Dale is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #229 in 1998 with 133 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 373 births ranking #117. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 64.3%. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 2,334 boys born was named Dale. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.