Dell Unisex

Popularity: #932 · Trend: → Stable

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: DEL //dɛl//

Origin: English; Old English

Meaning: English: valley; Old English: a small valley or dell

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Dell has its roots in the Old English word "dell," which refers to a small valley or a hollow. This term is derived from the Proto-Germanic *dallaz, which also means a valley or a low-lying area.

The transition into the English language occurred during the early medieval period, as Old English evolved into Middle English, retaining the geographical connotation associated with the name. As a surname, Dell likely originated as a topographical name for someone who lived near a dell or valley, a common practice in naming conventions during the medieval era.

Historically, the name Dell has been associated with various notable figures and families, particularly in England. The use of surnames became more common in the 13th century, and individuals with the surname Dell can be traced back to this period.

While specific historical milestones directly tied to the name are less documented, the name's geographical significance reflects the landscape and settlement patterns of medieval England. Additionally, the name appears in various historical records and documents, contributing to its recognition in genealogical studies.

Culturally, the name Dell carries connotations of nature and tranquility, reflecting the serene imagery of a valley. This connection to the landscape has allowed the name to resonate in various literary and artistic contexts, symbolizing peace and pastoral beauty.

The diminutive form "Della" has also emerged, often used affectionately, although it is more commonly associated with female usage. Overall, the name Dell encapsulates a rich linguistic heritage and a connection to the natural world, making it a name with enduring significance.

Famous people named Dell

In this section, you will find notable people named Dell. 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 Dell who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Dell who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Dell Schanze is an entrepreneur best known for founding the computer company Dell and for his appearances in various media as a tech expert.

Fictional characters named Dell

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Dell is a fictional character from the video game series Mass Effect. He is a member of the crew aboard the Normandy and serves as a skilled engineer.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Dell, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

DaleDylanDerekDustinDorian

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Dell. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

NeilGlenCarlColeJettTroyZaneReed

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Dell was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Dell has ranked as high as #1376 nationally, which occurred in 1953, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Utah, Georgia, and Michigan.

In the past 5 years the name Dell has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Dell 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 Dell 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 Dell.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 6 6 0
2024 10 10 0
2023 5 5 0
2022 6 6 0
2020 7 7 0
2017 8 8 0
2015 6 6 0
2014 8 8 0
2013 6 6 0
2012 8 8 0
2010 7 7 0
2009 7 7 0
2008 5 5 0
2006 5 5 0
2005 14 14 0
2004 9 9 0
2003 6 6 0
2002 12 12 0
2001 9 9 0
2000 14 14 0
1999 12 12 0
1998 10 10 0
1997 8 8 0
1995 15 15 0
1994 8 8 0
1993 12 12 0
1992 8 8 0
1991 14 14 0
1990 21 21 0
1989 10 10 0
1988 10 10 0
1987 17 17 0
1986 10 10 0
1985 15 15 0
1984 22 17 5
1983 14 14 0
1982 22 16 6
1981 23 23 0
1980 15 15 0
1979 16 11 5
1978 25 19 6
1977 20 15 5
1976 17 17 0
1975 35 28 7
1974 25 15 10
1973 27 20 7
1972 54 38 16
1971 45 34 11
1970 74 57 17
1969 54 44 10
1968 56 42 14
1967 79 67 12
1966 87 63 24
1965 83 52 31
1964 80 59 21
1963 82 63 19
1962 93 63 30
1961 104 65 39
1960 120 81 39
1959 123 77 46
1958 115 74 41
1957 132 84 48
1956 128 77 51
1955 120 70 50
1954 125 68 57
1953 133 84 49
1952 104 67 37
1951 79 46 33
1950 102 64 38
1949 95 60 35
1948 98 59 39
1947 109 67 42
1946 88 60 28
1945 90 56 34
1944 79 46 33
1943 78 53 25
1942 85 51 34
1941 90 53 37
1940 69 44 25
1939 99 62 37
1938 67 45 22
1937 73 47 26
1936 68 40 28
1935 83 47 36
1934 83 45 38
1933 95 48 47
1932 67 41 26
1931 84 56 28
1930 57 33 24
1929 67 44 23
1928 71 37 34
1927 78 49 29
1926 80 43 37
1925 68 35 33
1924 86 43 43
1923 87 45 42
1922 90 43 47
1921 76 38 38
1920 71 30 41
1919 80 43 37
1918 101 58 43
1917 75 40 35
1916 86 43 43
1915 75 35 40
1914 54 22 32
1913 56 28 28
1912 43 19 24
1911 35 11 24
1910 43 13 30
1909 20 7 13
1908 29 11 18
1907 29 7 22
1906 20 8 12
1905 14 5 9
1904 39 9 30
1903 19 9 10
1902 36 13 23
1901 14 0 14
1900 28 10 18
1899 17 8 9
1898 26 12 14
1897 17 9 8
1896 28 11 17
1895 26 8 18
1894 24 13 11
1893 22 8 14
1892 35 13 22
1891 20 7 13
1890 25 8 17
1889 20 7 13
1888 27 15 12
1887 15 5 10
1886 25 14 11
1885 14 14 0
1884 27 16 11
1883 24 11 13
1882 23 13 10
1881 25 13 12
1880 24 15 9

Top States for Dell (1999)

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
TX 5
100%