How Many People Are Named Dale?

299,900

people in the United States are named Dale

1 in 1,117 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#256

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.0895%

Of US population

Peak Year

1958

9,088 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: DAY-əl, DAYL
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From an English surname which originally belonged to a person who lived near a dale or valley.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
7.3%
Male
92.7%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 71.2 years old

Young (<30) 9,371
3.1%
Adult (30–60) 57,769
19.3%
Senior (>60) 232,760
77.6%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1881 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Ohio 23,437
Michigan 20,508
California 19,360
Pennsylvania 19,152
Illinois 18,801
New York 13,641
Wisconsin 13,377
Minnesota 12,767
Iowa 10,786
Indiana 10,345

💡 Fun Facts About "Dale"

  • 149 babies were named Dale in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1958
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1881
  • Most popular in Ohio

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