Dream

Dream is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 846 girls in the United States.

Dream at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Dream

Dream belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Dream first appears in Social Security records in 1970. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #336 in 2022, and in 2024 846 babies received the name — 7,043 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Dream in US records

First recorded (US)
1970
Best US rank
#336 in 2022
Peak year
2022
Babies named Dream in 2024
846
Total since 1880
7,043

Dream in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2008
Best rank
#1621 in 2022
Babies named Dream in 2025
13
Total since 1996
100

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Dream mean?

The meaning of Dream is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Dream a boy or girl name?

Dream is a girl name. In 2024, 846 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Dream?

Dream comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Dream?

Dream first appears in US records in 1970. Its best-ever ranking was #336 in 2022, and 846 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].