Boy nameCurrently #11,187 in the USSteady
Dal
//ˈdæl//
1 syllablePeak year: 19573 lettersStarts with D
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Dal'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.
Dal's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Dal |
|---|---|
| 1915 | 8 |
| 1917 | 5 |
| 1918 | 5 |
| 1920 | 6 |
| 1921 | 6 |
| 1923 | 7 |
| 1924 | 6 |
| 1925 | 5 |
| 1926 | 5 |
| 1927 | 10 |
| 1929 | 7 |
| 1931 | 7 |
| 1932 | 7 |
| 1933 | 9 |
| 1934 | 9 |
| 1935 | 9 |
| 1937 | 11 |
| 1938 | 9 |
| 1939 | 13 |
| 1940 | 11 |
| 1941 | 13 |
| 1942 | 11 |
| 1943 | 13 |
| 1944 | 16 |
| 1945 | 6 |
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1947 | 9 |
| 1948 | 7 |
| 1949 | 11 |
| 1950 | 7 |
| 1951 | 10 |
| 1952 | 10 |
| 1953 | 12 |
| 1954 | 17 |
| 1955 | 8 |
| 1956 | 13 |
| 1957 | 20 |
| 1958 | 12 |
| 1959 | 13 |
| 1960 | 14 |
| 1961 | 13 |
| 1962 | 12 |
| 1963 | 15 |
| 1964 | 12 |
| 1965 | 8 |
| 1966 | 9 |
| 1967 | 13 |
| 1968 | 9 |
| 1969 | 11 |
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 6 |
Dal through the decades
- Dal peaked in 1957, when 20 babies were named Dal in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2013–2024), use of Dal has risen 24% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Dal currently ranks #11,187 in the US and is holding steady.