Dal
- Pronunciation
- [Dal]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Variant Of Dallin Blind.
- Origin
- Irish
Dal Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 622 baby boys have been named Dal. The name peaked in 1957 with 20 US births that year (rank #1801). In 2024, ranked #11187 nationally — 9,386 places below its 1957 peak.
Top States for Dal
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Dal births are: California (5).
Other Irish-Origin Names Like Dal
If you like Dal's Irish origin, consider these related names: Abban, Abiageal, Abracham, Adare, Addergoole. Browse all Irish names →
3-Letter Names Starting with D
Names with Dal's exact length and starting letter: Dae, Dai, Dan, Dao, Dar.
Quick Facts About Dal
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Compare Dal to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Dal against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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