Dale is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #359 in 2001 with 68 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 373 births ranking #117. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 81.8%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 4,233 boys born was named Dale. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.