Dael
Every Dael since 2003 — 582 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dael
Dael is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,023 in 2025 with 74 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2003, 582 American babies have been named Dael. Its peak came in 2025, when 74 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Dael stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dael year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 74 | #2,023 |
| 2024 | — | — | 55 | #2,480 |
| 2023 | — | — | 58 | #2,364 |
| 2022 | 5 | #15,850 | 57 | #2,445 |
| 2021 | — | — | 34 | #3,374 |
| 2020 | — | — | 27 | #3,840 |
| 2019 | — | — | 31 | #3,585 |
| 2018 | — | — | 24 | #4,255 |
| 2017 | — | — | 14 | #6,107 |
| 2016 | — | — | 26 | #4,011 |
| 2015 | — | — | 14 | #6,061 |
| 2014 | — | — | 20 | #4,735 |
| 2013 | — | — | 12 | #6,692 |
| 2012 | — | — | 25 | #4,033 |
| 2011 | — | — | 17 | #5,246 |
| 2010 | — | — | 14 | #6,105 |
| 2009 | — | — | 15 | #5,855 |
| 2008 | — | — | 11 | #7,304 |
| 2007 | — | — | 13 | #6,338 |
| 2006 | — | — | 8 | #8,881 |
| 2005 | — | — | 11 | #6,727 |
| 2004 | — | — | 9 | #7,662 |
| 2003 | — | — | 8 | #7,998 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dael in 2025?
Dael ranked #2,023 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 74 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dael?
582 babies have been named Dael in the United States since 2003, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dael most popular?
Dael peaked in 2025, when 74 newborns received the name.
Is Dael a boy or girl name?
Dael is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dael rising or falling?
Dael is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.