Boys name · California
Dale in California
Dale was the 1862nd most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 8 babies named Dale that year. Since 1912, California families have named 17,993 babies Dale.
Popularity over time
Dale in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 8 | 164th |
| 1928 | 76 | 98th |
| 1944 | 261 | 62nd |
| 1960 | 632 | 62nd |
| 1976 | 113 | 217th |
| 1992 | 67 | 436th |
| 2008 | 12 | 1477th |
| 2025 | 8 | 1862nd |
Its rank among boys names in California fell from 164th in 1912 to 1862nd in 2025.
The most babies named Dale in California in a single year was 710, in 1959. Its best showing was 48th among boys names in 1953.
Across the country, Dale reached its best rank of 11th in Nebraska (1931). See Dale in every state →
How popular is Dale in California?
Dale was the 1862nd most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 8 babies named Dale that year. Since 1912, California families have named 17,993 babies Dale.
How many babies are named Dale in California?
In 2025, 8 babies were named Dale in California. The most babies named Dale in California in a single year was 710, in 1959.
What is the rank of Dale in California?
Dale ranked 1862nd among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 48th among boys names in 1953.
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.