What origin is the name Dale?

Dale comes from german naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Dale a popular name?

Dale is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Dale does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good brother names for Dale?

Names from the same german tradition pair naturally with Dale — for example William, Henry, Paul. You can browse more on our german names page.

Dale

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Dale

Dale

Unisex

german

2 syllables

Dale is a german unisex name meaning "A name of English and German origin that refers to a valley. It traditionally described someone who lives in a valley.".

Parents who choose Dale pick a unisex name from the german tradition, meaning "A name of English and German origin that refers to a valley. It traditionally described someone who lives in a valley.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: german
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A name of English and German origin that refers to a valley. It traditionally described someone who lives in a valley.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Dale

Very rare in US records

What does Dale mean?

Dale is a unisex name of german origin meaning "A name of English and German origin that refers to a valley. It traditionally described someone who lives in a valley.".