Dal
Dal is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Valley or dale.
Origin and history
Dal is an English name derived from the Old English word for dale or valley. It historically originated as a topographic surname or a short form of longer names like Dallas or Dalston. In the United States, it remains a rare masculine given name.
Popularity in the United States
628 babies in the United States have been named Dal since 1880. It ranks #4048 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1893.
States where it is most popular
- CA (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 18 |
| 1920-1930 | 52 |
| 1930-1940 | 74 |
| 1940-1950 | 102 |
| 1950-1960 | 122 |
| 1960-1970 | 116 |
| 1970-1980 | 30 |
| 1980-1990 | 25 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 55 |
| 2020-2029 | 34 |
Famous people named Dal
- Dal Maxvill: Baseball Player, Sports Executive
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Old English 'dæl', meaning valley, which is also the root of the word 'dale'.
- Dal has been recorded as a given name in the United States since the late 19th century but has always remained uncommon.