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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Topographic surname for someone who lived in a valley (dale)
- Origin
- English (surname)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- DAYL
Dale, pronounced DAYL, is an English surname name — it started out as a topographic term for someone who lived in a dale, or valley. On this list it's a boy's name with a clean, modern feel: short, plain-spoken, and rooted in the land rather than a story or title.
Meaning & Origin of Dale
Meaning: Topographic surname for someone who lived in a valley (dale).
Origin: English (surname).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Dale
DAYLIPA /ˈdeɪl/
Popularity of Dale
Dale hit its high point on the SSA list in 1952, ranking #46 with 7,415 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had dropped all the way to #1306, with just 149 babies named Dale.
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FAQ
What does the name Dale mean?
Topographic surname for someone who lived in a valley (dale). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Dale?
Dale is pronounced DAYL (IPA: /ˈdeɪl/).
Is Dale a popular name right now?
Dale peaked at #46 in 1952 and is ranked #1306 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1881–2024.)
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