How popular is the name Dahl in 2025?

Dahl is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Dahl most popular?

Dahl peaked in 1940, reaching #1802 among US boy names.

Dahl will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Dahl entered the US charts in 1922, peaked at #1802 in 1940, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#1802

peak (1940)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Dahl are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Dahl alive today was born around 1942, making them about 83 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Dahl in 2025?: Dahl is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Dahl most popular?: Dahl peaked in 1940, reaching #1802 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Dahl with classmates?: Dahl will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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