Dale is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #550 in 2003 with 408 recorded births. This places Dale in the top 4% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2001 with 612 births ranking #410. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 26.5%. In 2003, approximately 1 in every 4,841 boys born was named Dale. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.