Boy nameNot in the current top charts
Dahl
//ˈdɑl//
1 syllablePeak year: 19404 lettersStarts with D
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Dahl's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Dahl's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Dahl |
|---|---|
| 1922 | 5 |
| 1927 | 5 |
| 1931 | 6 |
| 1935 | 7 |
| 1936 | 8 |
| 1937 | 6 |
| 1939 | 6 |
| 1940 | 15 |
| 1941 | 12 |
| 1942 | 14 |
| 1943 | 8 |
| 1945 | 6 |
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1959 | 6 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1963 | 5 |
Dahl through the decades
- Dahl peaked in 1940, when 15 babies were named Dahl in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1945–1963), use of Dahl has fallen 37% compared to the 10 years before that.