US Popularity:3279
Origin:British
Meaning:Valley
If you’re looking for a beautiful and unique nature name for baby, Dale is a gender-neutral title that inspires idyllic imagery. Dale comes from the Old English word dæl and means “valley,” which is why many places throughout the UK have “dale” in their name. Dale speaks like a breath of fresh air and offers a simple yet refined title for nature lovers. While most bearers are male, Dale is an enchanting and sylvan choice for girls. A name like Dale may inspire baby to embody the serenity of verdant valleys and lush rolling hills, a valuable mindset for when life gets hectic.

Dale Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Dale is currently #1969 on The Bump
Boy:Dale is currently #1383 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Dale is currently #1097 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Dale is currently #3279 in U.S. births
Boy:Dale is currently #3383 in U.S. births
Girl:Dale is currently #17964 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2021
Gender:
Girl
#17964
in 2021
+ 9060
from 2018
In comparison to the previous year's data
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