Dream
Dream is a girl name of English origin meaning “A vision, aspiration”, pronounced DREEM. It ranked #432 in the United States in 2025, given to 718 babies, and peaked at #335 in 2022. Common nicknames: Dre.
How popular is Dream in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Dream mean, and where does it come from?
Dream comes directly from the English word describing a vision experienced during sleep or a cherished hope for the future. As a given name, it belongs to a modern category of aspirational virtue names, similar to Destiny and Journey, chosen for the hopeful imagery it evokes. Its use rose notably after entertainer Nick Cannon named one of his children Dream in 2018.
How is Dream used around the world?
Dream is used in 1 languages worldwide, with 2+ international variants.
TypeFemale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Dream?
Famous People Named Dream
- Dream Renée Cannon — daughter of Nick Cannon and model Bre Tiesi
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Dream mean?
Dream is a girl name of English origin meaning "A vision, aspiration." Dream comes directly from the English word describing a vision experienced during sleep or a cherished hope for the future. As a given name, it belongs to a modern category of aspirational virtue names, similar to Destiny and Journey, chosen for the hopeful imagery it evokes.
How do you pronounce Dream?
Dream is pronounced DREEM. Common variations include Dreama, Dreamer.
Is Dream a girl name?
Yes, Dream is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Dre.