Dale is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #266 in 1999 with 106 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 373 births ranking #117. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 71.6%. In 1999, approximately 1 in every 2,861 boys born was named Dale. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.