Dayle Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: DAYL //deɪl//
Origin: English; Hebrew
Meaning: English: from the meadow; Hebrew: beloved
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Dayle has its roots in the Old English word "daeg," meaning "day." This term evolved through various linguistic stages, transitioning into Middle English as "day" and eventually becoming a modern given name. The name Dayle is often considered a variant of the more common name Dale, which originally referred to a valley or a dale, derived from the Old English "dael." The incorporation of Dayle into English-speaking cultures likely occurred during the Middle Ages, as names reflecting nature and time became more prevalent in personal naming conventions.
Historically, the name Dayle does not have prominent figures or events directly associated with it, unlike more traditional names found in biblical texts or royal lineages. However, the concept of day and light has been symbolically significant across various cultures, often representing new beginnings, clarity, and enlightenment.
This connection to the natural cycle of day and night may have contributed to the name's appeal in different contexts throughout history. Culturally, names associated with time, such as Dayle, resonate with themes of renewal and hope.
The use of Dayle as a feminine name reflects a broader trend in the 20th century where traditionally masculine names were adapted for women, showcasing a shift in gender norms in naming practices. While the name Dayle may not have a rich tapestry of historical milestones, its etymological roots and the symbolism associated with the concept of day lend it a sense of timelessness and connection to the natural world.
Famous people named Dayle
In this section, you will find notable people named Dayle. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Dayle who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Dayle Haddon is a model and actress best known for her work with Estée Lauder, and appearances in films such as The Last Unicorn and The Devil's Daughter.
Dayle Ann Haddon is a television personality and author best known for her work on various lifestyle and health programs.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Dayle was first seen in the United States in 1912.
Dayle has ranked as high as #1268 nationally, which occurred in 1946, and has been most popular in California, New York, Illinois, Massachusetts, and Michigan.
In the past 5 years the name Dayle has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Dayle is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Dayle was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Dayle.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 2021 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2016 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2015 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2010 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2009 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2008 | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| 2007 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2006 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 2005 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 2004 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 2003 | 19 | 5 | 14 |
| 2002 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 2001 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 2000 | 19 | 6 | 13 |
| 1999 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1998 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| 1997 | 27 | 5 | 22 |
| 1996 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1995 | 25 | 7 | 18 |
| 1994 | 19 | 5 | 14 |
| 1993 | 23 | 6 | 17 |
| 1992 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1991 | 20 | 7 | 13 |
| 1990 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 1989 | 23 | 7 | 16 |
| 1988 | 24 | 9 | 15 |
| 1987 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1986 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 1985 | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| 1984 | 18 | 6 | 12 |
| 1983 | 27 | 9 | 18 |
| 1982 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1981 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 1980 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1979 | 15 | 5 | 10 |
| 1978 | 22 | 6 | 16 |
| 1977 | 18 | 8 | 10 |
| 1976 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1975 | 20 | 8 | 12 |
| 1974 | 25 | 10 | 15 |
| 1973 | 31 | 8 | 23 |
| 1972 | 23 | 7 | 16 |
| 1971 | 35 | 12 | 23 |
| 1970 | 40 | 11 | 29 |
| 1969 | 31 | 7 | 24 |
| 1968 | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| 1967 | 35 | 13 | 22 |
| 1966 | 34 | 13 | 21 |
| 1965 | 36 | 16 | 20 |
| 1964 | 37 | 19 | 18 |
| 1963 | 47 | 20 | 27 |
| 1962 | 40 | 18 | 22 |
| 1961 | 65 | 30 | 35 |
| 1960 | 47 | 15 | 32 |
| 1959 | 77 | 23 | 54 |
| 1958 | 88 | 32 | 56 |
| 1957 | 62 | 15 | 47 |
| 1956 | 85 | 26 | 59 |
| 1955 | 84 | 20 | 64 |
| 1954 | 100 | 26 | 74 |
| 1953 | 111 | 22 | 89 |
| 1952 | 115 | 19 | 96 |
| 1951 | 93 | 19 | 74 |
| 1950 | 87 | 26 | 61 |
| 1949 | 102 | 19 | 83 |
| 1948 | 92 | 20 | 72 |
| 1947 | 103 | 26 | 77 |
| 1946 | 123 | 23 | 100 |
| 1945 | 46 | 11 | 35 |
| 1944 | 63 | 21 | 42 |
| 1943 | 47 | 18 | 29 |
| 1942 | 40 | 15 | 25 |
| 1941 | 26 | 12 | 14 |
| 1940 | 46 | 17 | 29 |
| 1939 | 37 | 14 | 23 |
| 1938 | 35 | 27 | 8 |
| 1937 | 23 | 15 | 8 |
| 1936 | 31 | 22 | 9 |
| 1935 | 29 | 20 | 9 |
| 1934 | 27 | 14 | 13 |
| 1933 | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| 1932 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1931 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 1930 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1929 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1928 | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 1927 | 17 | 11 | 6 |
| 1926 | 20 | 13 | 7 |
| 1925 | 24 | 15 | 9 |
| 1924 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1923 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1922 | 26 | 17 | 9 |
| 1921 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1920 | 19 | 11 | 8 |
| 1919 | 28 | 23 | 5 |
| 1918 | 22 | 12 | 10 |
| 1917 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1916 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1915 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1914 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1913 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1912 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Top States for Dayle (1971)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |