Dale is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #2952 in 2025 with 7 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 373 births ranking #117. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 98.1%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 38,848 boys born was named Dale. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.