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How Many People Are Named Dale?
Estimated people named Dale living in the U.S. today
179,488
Gender distribution
92% male · 8% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 299,900
- Peak year: 1958 (9,088 births)
- Estimated living today: 179,488
Dale by age group — who carries the name today?
Dale popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Dale
Dale has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 299,900 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 179,488 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 1,904 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Dales you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Dale in the US?
An estimated 179,488 people named Dale are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Dale uncommon — about 1 in 1,904 Americans.
Is Dale a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Dale is 92% male and 8% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Dale most popular?
Dale peaked in 1958, when 9,088 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Dale?
Dale ranks #306 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 38 out of 100 (higher means rarer).