How Many People Are Named Dell?

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

Dell
Rare
Old English

Dell is an uncommon name with roots in Old English, making it very rare today. Only 1 in 113,950 Americans are named Dell, with just 2,896 people bearing this moniker in the US. The majority, 84%, are over 60, giving it a decidedly older feel.

~7,130
Living in US
1 in 46,487
Americans
1953
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Valley
🌐
Origin
Old English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Calm Reliable
6
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 6 are known for their nurturing nature and strong sense of responsibility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,896
Worldwide Bearers
#52,494
Global Rank
🇰🇪 Kenya
52
🇿🇦 South Africa
50
🇮🇩 Indonesia
41
🇨🇳 China
37
🇲🇾 Malaysia
36
🇮🇪 Ireland
31
🇰🇼 Kuwait
28
🇷🇺 Russia
27
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
16
🇮🇳 India
15

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,944 (67%)
♀ Female
952 (33%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 84
182
Would be under 30 (3%)
850
Would be 30–60 (13%)
5,490
Would be over 60 (84%)

All 6,522 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: 1953

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
96
Classic Feel
76
Modern Appeal
24
International
5

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

📜 Dell Through the Generations

Dell has been a steady presence through the decades, peaking in popularity in 1953 with 133 births. Today, the name's distribution shows a significant skew towards the older generation, with 5,490 individuals over 60 years old. This trend reflects its status as a classic, old-school name that remains stable but isn't gaining much traction among younger parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 439
California 178
Utah 129
Georgia 52
Michigan 41
Idaho 32
Illinois 30
Louisiana 23
Tennessee 23
Alabama 20

✨ Similar Names to Dell

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Dell's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Dell

How Many People Have the Name Dell?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 7,130 people in the United States currently share the name Dell. That works out to roughly 1 in every 46,487 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Dell a Common or Rare Name?

Dell is classified as 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 Dell Mean?

Dell means "valley" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Dell in SSA data, approximately 67% are male and 33% are female.

When Was Dell Most Popular?

The name Dell reached peak popularity in 1953, with 133 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 Dell?

Approximately 7,130 people named Dell live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 7,130. That works out to roughly 1 in 46,487 Americans.

Is Dell a rare name?

Dell is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 46,487 Americans has this name.

What does the name Dell mean?

Dell means "valley" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Dell more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 67% of people named Dell are male and 33% are female.

When was Dell most popular?

Dell peaked in 1953 with 133 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.

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 US7,130
All-Time Births7,130
1 in X1 in 46,487
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age84
Peak Year1953
World Rank#52,494
Male %67%
Female %33%

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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.