How Many People Are Named Dayle?

Complete statistics for the name Dayle: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Dayle
Very Rare
English surname used as a first name

Dayle is a very rare female name, with only 1 in 146,253 Americans bearing it today. That's just 2,256 people in the US! It's a classic, old-school name that peaked in popularity back in 1946.

~2,256
Living in US
1 in 146,253
Americans
1946
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Dale
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient
2
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 2 represents balance and harmony.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,256
Worldwide Bearers
#71,330
Global Rank
🇻🇪 Venezuela
59
🇵🇪 Peru
38
🇯🇲 Jamaica
32
🇨🇴 Colombia
22
🇮🇳 India
19
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
18
🇳🇱 Netherlands
13
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
13
🇮🇱 Israel
7
🇲🇽 Mexico
6

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
545 (24%)
♀ Female
1,711 (76%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 69
221
Would be under 30 (7%)
688
Would be 30–60 (21%)
2,411
Would be over 60 (73%)

All 3,320 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: 1946

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
74
Modern Appeal
26
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Dayle Through the Generations

Dayle has been a name that's seen its best days in the past. With a peak year of 1946, where 123 babies were given this name, it's now considered very rare. Today, most people named Dayle are over 60, making up 73% of the total. This means the name is strongly associated with older generations, with fewer younger individuals carrying on the legacy. The average age of someone named Dayle is 69, indicating a significant skew towards senior citizens. As the trend continues to decline, it's clear that Dayle is a name that's become increasingly uncommon among newborns.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 128
New York 87
Illinois 63
Massachusetts 38
Michigan 31
Pennsylvania 28
New Jersey 15
Ohio 12
Georgia 10
Hawaii 10

✨ Similar Names to Dayle

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Dayle's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Dayle

How Many People Have the Name Dayle?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,256 people in the United States currently share the name Dayle. That works out to roughly 1 in every 146,253 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Dayle a Common or Rare Name?

Dayle 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 Dayle Mean?

Dayle means "creative variant of Dale" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Dayle in SSA data, approximately 24% are male and 76% are female.

When Was Dayle Most Popular?

The name Dayle reached peak popularity in 1946, with 123 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Dayle?

Approximately 2,256 people named Dayle live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,320. That works out to roughly 1 in 146,253 Americans.

Is Dayle a rare name?

Dayle is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 146,253 Americans has this name.

What does the name Dayle mean?

Dayle means "creative variant of Dale" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Dayle more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 24% of people named Dayle are male and 76% are female.

When was Dayle most popular?

Dayle peaked in 1946 with 123 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US2,256
All-Time Births3,320
1 in X1 in 146,253
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age69
Peak Year1946
World Rank#71,330
Male %24%
Female %76%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.