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
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 71.2 years old
📈 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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