Dell
Every Dell since 1880 — 6,552 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dell
Dell is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,978 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 6,552 American babies have been named Dell — about 61% boys and 39% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1953, when 133 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
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 Dell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dell 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 | — | — | 6 | #10,978 |
| 2024 | — | — | 10 | #7,898 |
| 2023 | — | — | 5 | #12,654 |
| 2022 | — | — | 6 | #11,198 |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | 7 | #9,813 |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | 8 | #9,047 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | 6 | #11,004 |
| 2014 | — | — | 8 | #8,969 |
| 2013 | — | — | 6 | #11,063 |
| 2012 | — | — | 8 | #9,054 |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | 7 | #9,926 |
| 2009 | — | — | 7 | #10,114 |
| 2008 | — | — | 5 | #12,990 |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — | 5 | #12,482 |
| 2005 | — | — | 14 | #5,645 |
| 2004 | — | — | 9 | #7,689 |
| 2003 | — | — | 6 | #9,872 |
| 2002 | — | — | 12 | #5,814 |
| 2001 | — | — | 9 | #7,054 |
| 2000 | — | — | 14 | #5,099 |
| 1995 | — | — | 15 | #4,099 |
| 1990 | — | — | 21 | #2,982 |
| 1985 | — | — | 15 | #3,106 |
| 1980 | — | — | 15 | #2,991 |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,345 | 28 | #1,757 |
| 1970 | 17 | #3,621 | 57 | #1,083 |
| 1965 | 31 | #2,122 | 52 | #1,022 |
| 1960 | 39 | #1,816 | 81 | #838 |
| 1955 | 50 | #1,428 | 70 | #888 |
| 1950 | 38 | #1,505 | 64 | #855 |
| 1945 | 34 | #1,381 | 56 | #841 |
| 1940 | 25 | #1,553 | 44 | #969 |
| 1935 | 36 | #1,185 | 47 | #924 |
| 1930 | 24 | #1,621 | 33 | #1,240 |
| 1925 | 33 | #1,416 | 35 | #1,206 |
| 1920 | 41 | #1,195 | 30 | #1,334 |
| 1915 | 40 | #1,057 | 35 | #1,090 |
| 1910 | 30 | #782 | 13 | #881 |
| 1905 | 9 | #1,327 | 5 | #1,277 |
| 1900 | 18 | #891 | 10 | #855 |
| 1895 | 18 | #749 | 8 | #810 |
| 1890 | 17 | #645 | 8 | #764 |
| 1885 | — | — | 14 | #505 |
| 1880 | 9 | #591 | 15 | #468 |
Famous people named Dell
- Dell Curry Basketball player · b. 1964
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dell in 2025?
Dell ranked #10,978 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dell?
6,552 babies have been named Dell in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dell most popular?
Dell peaked in 1953, when 133 newborns received the name.
Is Dell a boy or girl name?
Dell is used for both: about 39% of babies named Dell have been girls and 61% boys.
Is the name Dell rising or falling?
Dell is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Dell?
Well-known people named Dell include Dell Curry (basketball player).