Dell
Dell is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Small valley or dale.
Origin and history
Dell is an English name originally derived from a topographic surname referring to someone who lived in a small, wooded valley or dell. Historically used for both boys and girls, it peaked as a given name in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it is quite rare as a given name in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
2,544 babies in the United States have been named Dell since 1880. It ranks #3500 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (67.7 %)
- GA (11.8 %)
- LA (5.8 %)
- AL (5 %)
- MS (2.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 101 |
| 1890-1900 | 143 |
| 1900-1910 | 169 |
| 1910-1920 | 336 |
| 1920-1930 | 367 |
| 1930-1940 | 312 |
| 1940-1950 | 332 |
| 1950-1960 | 450 |
| 1960-1970 | 239 |
| 1970-1980 | 84 |
| 1980-1990 | 11 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Dell
- Dell Williams: Entrepreneur, Activist
Fun facts
- Dell comes from the Old English word 'delf' or 'dael', referring to a small, secluded valley.
- Dell saw most of its use as a given name in the U.S. during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.