Dell
girl nameDell entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #491 in 1881, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#491
peak (1881)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #638 |
| 1890s | #845 |
| 1900s | #953 |
| 1910s | #1049 |
| 1920s | #1313 |
| 1930s | #1350 |
| 1940s | #1481 |
| 1950s | #1517 |
| 1960s | #2817 |
| 1970s | #6636 |
| 1980s | #9830 |
Living bearers
About 1,000 people named Dell are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dell alive today was born around 1936, making them about 89 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dell in 2025?
- Dell is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Dell most popular?
- Dell peaked in 1881, reaching #491 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Dell with classmates?
- Dell will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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