Masculine dossier · first seen 1881
Dale
Endangered
Down 98.5% from peak
Peak era
1958
Peak births
8,502
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Boomer
1881Peak 19582025
Quick answers about Dale
How many people are named Dale?
An estimated 162,878 living Americans are named Dale.
How rare is Dale?
Dale is uncommon among babies today, with 129 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 98.5% from its 1958 peak.
How old is the typical Dale?
The median age of a living American named Dale is approximately 67 years, with most bearers falling between 57 and 74 years old.
Is Dale still popular?
No. Dale is endangered as a baby name, down 98.5% from its 1958 peak with 129 births in 2025.
Peak year
1958
Decline from peak
98.5%
2025
129
All-time
278,156