Holding steady.
Popularity of Dail since 1912
Babies named Dail per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 60 |
| 1920s | 0 | 103 |
| 1930s | 6 | 76 |
| 1940s | 53 | 86 |
| 1950s | 78 | 78 |
| 1960s | 8 | 51 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Dail is a rare unisex name that saw its peak usage in 1921, according to Social Security data. It has never ranked among the top 1000 names, and in recent years it remains very uncommon, with fewer than 5 births annually. The name first appeared in records in 1912 and has been stable in its low frequency ever since. Its origins are uncertain, but it likely derives from Dale, an English topographic name meaning 'valley'. Despite its obscurity, Dail carries a simple, one-syllable sound similar to more familiar names like Dale or Gail. No top states are associated with Dail, indicating its sporadic use across the country.
Dail is generally considered a variant of the English name Dale, which derives from the Old English word 'dæl' meaning 'valley'. Alternatively, it may be a modern coinage or a diminutive of names such as Dailan or Dayl. The name saw modest use in the early 20th century, peaking in 1921, but remains uncommon.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Dail
Names that share Dail's style, for a brother or sister.
