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
Quick answers about Dale
How many people are named Dale?
An estimated 143,185 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 65 years, with most bearers falling between 56 and 72 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.
Where is Dale most common?
Dale has its strongest geographic signal in Nebraska, where it appears 6.3× more often than the national baseline.
1881Peak 19582025
Peak year
1958
Decline from peak
98.5%
2025
129
All-time
278,156