Dale: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A gentle spirit dwelling in the open valley.
Dale as a Boy Name
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #1349
- Peak
- #46 in 1952
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Dale Means
Dale is a boy name of English origin. A gentle spirit dwelling in the open valley.
How Popular Dale Is
Dale currently ranks #1349 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #46 in 1952. It is rising.
Good to Know About Dale
- Dale reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #46 in 1952.
- Dale has been gaining popularity in recent years.
- Dale has been a top 100 name across 172+ years of American history.
- Dale is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Dale as a Unisex Name
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #1349
- Peak
- #46 in 1952
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Dale Means
Dale is a unisex name of English origin. A broad valley bathed in warm sunlight.
How Popular Dale Is
Dale currently ranks #1349 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #46 in 1952. It is rising.
Good to Know About Dale
- Dale reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #46 in 1952.
- Dale has been gaining popularity in recent years.
- Dale has been a top 100 name across 172+ years of American history.
- Dale is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Dale
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Dale
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Dale.
Questions About Dale
What does Dale mean?
Dale is a boy name of English origin. A gentle spirit dwelling in the open valley.
How popular is Dale?
Dale currently ranks #1349 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #46 in 1952. It is rising.
Where does Dale come from?
Dale comes from English roots. Dale reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #46 in 1952.
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