Baby Name Popularity Profile

Dream

Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Dream.

National Rank (2025)
#432
All-Time Peak Rank
#335 (2022)
Total U.S. Births
7,771
Unisex Distribution 6.7% Boy / 93.3% Girl Balance: Overwhelmingly Female
πŸ’‘ The Dream Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.

πŸ“– The Story Behind Dream

According to SSA data, Dream achieved its highest historical rank of #335 in 2022. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2022 with 959 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 632.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 29 consecutive years.

πŸ“Š Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Dream scaled historically over the last century:

5-Year Trajectory Velocity Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change +632.7% Growth
18801920196020002025

πŸ“ˆ Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 959 Births in 2022
Years in Top 100
0 yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
29 Years
Historical Volatility Stable Profile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 0
1920s: 0
1930s: 0
1940s: 0
1950s: 0
1960s: 0
1970s: 6
1980s: 0
1990s: 47
2000s: 564
2010s: 2,044
2020s: 5,110

πŸ“ Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Dream
Letter Count 5 Letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with D, a letter used by only 6.6% of SSA names.

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πŸ“ Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking Local Zone State Nevada
Strongest Geographic Region Footprint Northeast
States with Core Active Data 35 States Regions
State Region 2025 Absolute Rank Total Historical Births Peak Year 5-Year Velocity
Nevada #299 88 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland #236 276 2023 26.7% Decline
Florida #323 593 2023 16.2% Decline
Georgia #191 480 2022 +25.0% Growth
Louisiana #153 295 2023 15.6% Decline
District of Columbia Unranked 61 2021 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina #272 157 2023 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #361 309 2022 9.1% Decline
Missouri #397 212 2020 54.5% Decline
Delaware Unranked 19 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #220 349 2022 +2.5% Growth
Virginia #362 197 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi #221 102 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #276 357 2020 14.9% Decline
Tennessee #438 163 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #270 369 2020 26.4% Decline
Alabama #169 131 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #652 532 2022 4.1% Decline
New Jersey #454 184 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas #218 68 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #380 148 2022 Insufficient historical volume
New York #443 467 2021 9.3% Decline
Wisconsin #529 109 2021 Insufficient historical volume
California #551 506 2022 +31.1% Growth
Pennsylvania #472 267 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut #357 52 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky Unranked 63 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Arizona #703 41 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #558 61 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Hawaii Unranked 10 2017 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #821 39 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas Unranked 18 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma Unranked 18 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa Unranked 17 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts Unranked 31 2023 Insufficient historical volume

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