Dalal
Every Dalal since 1978 — 452 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dalal
Dalal is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,992 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1978, 452 American babies have been named Dalal. Its peak came in 2008, when 20 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Dalal stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dalal year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #8,992 |
| 2024 | 13 | #8,065 |
| 2023 | 16 | #7,006 |
| 2022 | 10 | #9,863 |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,105 |
| 2020 | 14 | #7,647 |
| 2019 | 19 | #6,229 |
| 2018 | 14 | #7,862 |
| 2017 | 14 | #7,946 |
| 2016 | 11 | #9,562 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,314 |
| 2014 | 11 | #9,700 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,235 |
| 2012 | 8 | #12,490 |
| 2011 | 13 | #8,747 |
| 2010 | 12 | #9,367 |
| 2009 | 11 | #10,136 |
| 2008 | 20 | #6,615 |
| 2007 | 10 | #11,032 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 10 | #10,313 |
| 2004 | 10 | #10,084 |
| 2003 | 7 | #12,721 |
| 2002 | 9 | #10,422 |
| 2001 | 12 | #8,314 |
| 2000 | 12 | #8,155 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,120 |
| 1990 | 11 | #7,419 |
| 1985 | 8 | #7,731 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Dalal
- Dalal Midhat-Talakić Singer · b. 1981
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dalal in 2025?
Dalal ranked #8,992 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dalal?
452 babies have been named Dalal in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dalal most popular?
Dalal peaked in 2008, when 20 newborns received the name.
Is Dalal a boy or girl name?
Dalal is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dalal rising or falling?
Dalal is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Dalal?
Well-known people named Dalal include Dalal Midhat-Talakić (singer).