Dale
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Valley
Background: The name Dale originates from the Old English word 'dael,' which means 'valley.' This term has been historically used as a geographical identifier, referring to low-lying areas of land.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#135
Total births
299,900
Most popular decade
1950s
(252,624 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-235 ranks)
Years in Top 100
49
First recorded year
1881
Gender usage
92.7% male
7.3% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1881
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #781
- Peak year
- 1958
- Peak year births
- 8,503
- Peak rank
- #46
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 149
- Recent rank
- #1,305
Female
- First year
- 1887
- First year births
- 7
- First year rank
- #937
- Peak year
- 1952
- Peak year births
- 1,108
- Peak rank
- #236
- Most recent year
- 2023
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #15,178
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).