Dale
Dale: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /deΙͺl/
Meaning and origin of Dale
- A unisex given name transferred from the surname.
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
- A female given name transferred from the surname.
How popular is Dale?
Since 1880, 21,887 girls and 278,156 boys in the U.S. have been named Dale (7% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #236 in 1952. Its highest rank for boys was #46 in 1952. In 2025, 134 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Dale
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Sibling name ideas for Dale
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Dale FAQ
What does the name Dale mean?
A unisex given name transferred from the surname. A male given name transferred from the surname. A female given name transferred from the surname.
What is the origin of the name Dale?
Dale is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Dale?
Since 1880, 21,887 girls and 278,156 boys in the U.S. have been named Dale (7% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #236 in 1952. Its highest rank for boys was #46 in 1952. In 2025, 134 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Dale a boy or girl name?
Dale is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 21,887 girls and 278,156 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.