Dahl
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #1,802 in 1940
0 babies were named Dahl in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1922–2025
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryDahl first shows up in US birth records in 1922, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 103 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1940, when it reached #1,802.
About the name Dahl
Dahl is a gender-neutral name of English origin. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with D and ending in “-ahl”. US birth records list Dahl for boys from 1922 to 1963, in 21 of those 42 years. Its best year was 1940, when it ranked #1,802 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1963, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 1.1 | 888,889 boys |
| 1930s | 3.1 | 320,513 boys |
| 1940s | 4.9 | 204,918 boys |
| 1950s | 1.1 | 884,956 boys |
| 1960s | 1.9 | 512,821 boys |
More English names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Dahl
What is the origin of the name Dahl?
Dahl has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Oliver.
Is Dahl a boy or girl name?
Both. Dahl is used for boys and girls.
How popular is the name Dahl?
Dahl is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1963. It peaked at #1,802 in 1940.