Dale
Peaked at #46 nationally in 1952, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1881, Dale has been recorded 7% of the time for girls and 93% of the time for boys.
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Dale — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#236
in 1952
Last ranked
#15719
in 2023
Years tracked
129
1887–2023
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1887, Dale reached its peak popularity for girls in 1952, ranking #236 nationally with 1,108 babies given the name that year.
Dale hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2023, when it stood at #15719.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | #15,719 | 5 |
| 2021 | #10,469 | 9 |
| 2018 | #16,247 | 5 |
| 2017 | #16,445 | 5 |
| 2016 | #12,042 | 8 |
| 2014 | #17,179 | 5 |
| 2013 | #9,752 | 11 |
| 2010 | #17,640 | 5 |
Dale — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#46
in 1952
Current rank
#1306
in 2024
Years tracked
144
1881–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1881, Dale reached its peak popularity for boys in 1952, ranking #46 nationally with 7,415 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1072 (2014) to #1306 (2024) — a 18% drop.
As of 2024, Dale ranks #1306 nationally for boys, with 149 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,306 | 149 |
| 2023 | #1,414 | 129 |
| 2022 | #1,559 | 114 |
| 2021 | #1,409 | 130 |
| 2020 | #1,355 | 131 |
| 2019 | #1,468 | 118 |
| 2018 | #1,388 | 127 |
| 2017 | #1,223 | 150 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Dale most popular?
Dale was most popular in 1952, when it ranked #46 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Dale becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Dale?
At least 299,900 babies have been recorded with the name Dale in the US since 1881, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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