Dale
Male name · ↓ Falling
8,262
Total Births
1958
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1881
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Dale
Dale is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1950s with significant usage. Approximately 118,510 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 255 births |
| 1890s | 640 births |
| 1900s | 1,473 births |
| 1910s | 5,054 births |
| 1920s | 10,920 births |
| 1930s | 14,820 births |
| 1940s | 19,567 births |
| 1950s | 30,654 births |
| 1960s | 20,051 births |
| 1970s | 7,192 births |
| 1980s | 4,081 births |
| 1990s | 2,408 births |
| 2000s | 1,395 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dale?
Dale has been given to 8,262 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1958 with 3,370 births that year.
Is Dale a boy or girl name?
Dale is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Dale most popular?
Dale was most popular in 1958, when 3,370 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Dale?
Dale first appeared in US records in 1881.