Dale
boy name#1409 in 2025Dale entered the US charts in 1881, peaked at #46 in 1952, ranks #1409 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1881–2025
#1409
rank today
#46
peak (1952)
129
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #549 |
| 1890s | #364 |
| 1900s | #242 |
| 1910s | #145 |
| 1920s | #86 |
| 1930s | #61 |
| 1940s | #60 |
| 1950s | #49 |
| 1960s | #76 |
| 1970s | #151 |
| 1980s | #230 |
| 1990s | #391 |
| 2000s | #652 |
| 2010s | #1183 |
| 2020s | #1406 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Dale has been most popular in CA, OH, TX.
Living bearers
About 164,000 people named Dale are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dale alive today was born around 1954, making them about 71 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dale in 2025?
- Dale ranks #1409 among US boy names in 2025, with 129 babies given the name.
- When was the name Dale most popular?
- Dale peaked in 1952, reaching #46 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Dale with classmates?
- Dale will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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