Boys name · California
Dale in California
Babies born in California have been named Dale 17,993 times in years with 5 or more births, the first being 1912. In 2025 it was the #1862 most common boys name there, on 8 births.
Popularity over time
Dale in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 8 | #164 |
| 1928 | 76 | #98 |
| 1944 | 261 | #62 |
| 1960 | 632 | #62 |
| 1976 | 113 | #217 |
| 1992 | 67 | #436 |
| 2008 | 12 | #1477 |
| 2025 | 8 | #1862 |
Its rank among boys names in California ran from #48 in 1953 to #2576 in 2019, starting at #164 in 1912 and ending at #1862 in 2025.
Dale had its most births in California in 1959, when 710 babies were given the name. Its highest rank among boys names in California was #48, in 1953.
Its highest rank in any state was #11, in Nebraska in 1931. See Dale in every state →
How popular is Dale in California?
Babies born in California have been named Dale 17,993 times in years with 5 or more births, the first being 1912. In 2025 it was the #1862 most common boys name there, on 8 births.
How many babies are named Dale in California?
8 Dale babies were born in California in 2025.
What is the rank of Dale in California?
Dale ranked #1862 among boys names in California in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.