Dale is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #711 in 2009 with 42 recorded births. This places Dale in the top 12% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 373 births ranking #117. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 88.7%. In 2009, approximately 1 in every 8,051 boys born was named Dale. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.