How Many People Are Named Dail?
Complete statistics for the name Dail: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Dail is a very rare name, with only 254 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,297,116 Americans. The vast majority of these individuals, 97%, are over 60, indicating a strong generational skew.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 84All 604 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1952Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Dail Through the Generations
Dail has been a name that has seen its peak in 1952 with 29 births, but since then, it has maintained a stable presence, neither gaining nor losing significant popularity. With an average age of 84, it's clear that Dail is predominantly associated with older generations, with most of the current bearers being over 60 years old. This stability suggests that while it may not be a trendy choice, it remains a cherished name among those who carry it.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Dail's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Dail
How Many People Have the Name Dail?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,214 people in the United States currently share the name Dail. That works out to roughly 1 in every 103,127 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Dail a Common or Rare Name?
Dail is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Dail Mean?
Dail means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Dail in SSA data, approximately 59% are male and 41% are female.
When Was Dail Most Popular?
The name Dail reached peak popularity in 1952, with 29 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Dail?
Approximately 3,214 people named Dail live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,214. That works out to roughly 1 in 103,127 Americans.
Is Dail a rare name?
Dail is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 103,127 Americans has this name.
What does the name Dail mean?
Dail means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Dail more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 59% of people named Dail are male and 41% are female.
When was Dail most popular?
Dail peaked in 1952 with 29 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.