320,650births recorded
12Countries
1Variants
1953Peak · British Columbia
#1409United States 2025
Dale is a boy name family recorded 320,650 times in 12 countries since 1881. It ranks highest today in the United States (#1409 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in British Columbia in 1953, at 456.4 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Rank in countries that publish top lists only
All forms of Dale
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dale | English | 300,043 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1409 | 1952 | ▼ 15 % |
| Dale | English | 9,128 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1953 | – |
| Dale | English | 3,330 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 1953 | – |
| Dale | English | 2,100 | 🇦🇺 New South Wales | – | 1988 | – |
| Dale | English | 1,865 | 🏴 Scotland | – | 1994 | – |
| Dale | English | 1,621 | 🏴 England & Wales | #2939 | 1996 | ▼ 70 % |
Questions about Dale
How popular is the name Dale?
In 2025 it ranked #1409 in the United States. Official registers record 320,650 births across 12 countries.
When was Dale most popular?
It peaked in British Columbia in 1953, at 456.4 births per 100,000.
Is Dale a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Dale is a boy name.