Dream
Meaningdream · English
- US rank
- #432
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #335 in 2022
718 babies were named Dream in the US in 2025. It has dropped 28 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1970–2025
US births per million boys, 2008–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Dream you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 2,239 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Dream, 718 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Dream would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDream first shows up in US birth records in 1970, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 55 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2022, when it reached #335.
- Then vs nowDream is 45× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 101,010 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 2,239.
- TrendDream has slipped 28 places over the last five years and now sits at #432. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedDream is most popular in Louisiana, where it ranks #152, followed by Alabama (#166) and Georgia (#190). It's in the top 1,000 in 27 states.
- MeaningIn English, Dream means “dream”.
About the name Dream
Dream is a girl name of English origin meaning “dream”. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with D and ending in “-eam”. US birth records list Dream for girls from 1970 to 2025, in 32 of those 56 years. Its best year was 2022, when it ranked #335 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #432, with 718 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.3 | 2,941,176 girls |
| 1990s | 2.6 | 377,358 girls |
| 2000s | 30 | 32,884 girls |
| 2010s | 119 | 8,415 girls |
| 2020s | 525 | 1,905 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.0 | 338,983 boys |
| 2010s | 9.9 | 101,112 boys |
| 2020s | 35 | 28,805 boys |
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Dream
What does the name Dream mean?
Dream means “dream” in English.
What is the origin of the name Dream?
Dream has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Dream a boy or girl name?
Dream is a girl name, though a few boys get it too.
How popular is the name Dream?
Dream ranked #432 for US girls in 2025, given to 718 babies. Its best year was 2022 (#335).