Dayle
Dayle is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Dweller in the valley.
Origin and history
Dayle is a variant spelling of Dale, originating from an Old English topographic name for someone living in a valley or dale. Historically used for both boys and girls, it gained modest popularity in the mid-20th century in the United States. Today, it is a very rare given name for boys.
Popularity in the United States
1,139 babies in the United States have been named Dayle since 1880. It ranks #3553 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- OH (30.4 %)
- MN (26.1 %)
- CA (21.7 %)
- NE (21.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 83 |
| 1920-1930 | 149 |
| 1930-1940 | 188 |
| 1940-1950 | 182 |
| 1950-1960 | 228 |
| 1960-1970 | 151 |
| 1970-1980 | 75 |
| 1980-1990 | 37 |
| 1990-2000 | 30 |
| 2000-2010 | 16 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Dayle derives from the Old English word 'dæl', which refers to a valley or dale.
- It developed as a spelling variation of Dale, incorporating an 'y' popular in certain mid-20th-century naming trends.