Dale Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
93% Masculine / 7% Feminine
Meaning:
Dale means 'valley' in Old English.
Meaning of the Name Dale
Dale is a name of English origin. It is derived from the Old English word 'dael' which means 'valley'. The name refers to someone who lives in or near a valley. Dale is also sometimes used as a surname. It became a popular given name in the 20th century.
Popularity of the Name Dale
The popularity for the name Dale peaked in popularity in the year 1958 with 8,497 births, which ranked number 93 out of 10,391 unique names for that year. Dale had the most female births in 1952 with 1,108, which ranked number 236 out of 6,389 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1958 with 8,497, which ranked number 46 out of 4,504 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Dale has declined sharply over the last ten years from 163 births to 114 births, a decline of -30.06%. Among males, Dale has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 163 births to 114 births, a decline of -30.06%.
Nationwide Popularity of Dale
- 20 Year Trend of Dale: -76.20%
- 10 Year Trend of Dale: -30.06%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Dale: -30.06%
Popularity of Dale by State
For males, Dale was most popular in Midwestern states with 25 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 10 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Dale. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 | 2013 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 9 | 1246 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 5 | 1279 | < 5 | N/A |
| LA | 5 | 805 | < 5 | N/A |
| MD | 6 | 722 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 8 | 814 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 7 | 1030 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 6 | 1099 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 5 | 1019 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 10 | 1664 | < 5 | N/A |
| WI | 5 | 777 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Dale
- Total Births of Dale: 110 (-3.51%)
- Male Births of Dale: 110 (-3.51%)
Given the downward trend of Dale over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -3.51% decrease in total births, for a total of 110 births in 2024. Male births for Dale have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 110 male births in 2024, a decrease of -3.51%.