Dale vs Dennis
Dennis leads today (#707 vs #1,409), though both are past their peak.
145 years, head to head
Babies named Dale and Dennis per year in U.S. Social Security records, 1880–2025.
Head to head
2025 rank
#1,409
#707
Babies named in 2025
129
381
Peak year
1958
1946
Trend
Declining since 1985
Declining since 1985
Usually for
Boys
Boys
Lifetime births
278,156
621,000
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