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Dale

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Usage English
Pronounced Pron. DAYL
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Meaning & History

From an English surname that originally belonged to a person who lived near a dale or valley.

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Last ranked #100 in 1991 Australia (NSW)
Last ranked #99 in 1977 (m) #90 in 1954 (f) Canada
Last ranked #996 in 2015 England and Wales
Last ranked #89 in 1994 Ireland
Last ranked #100 in 1962 New Zealand
Last ranked #75 in 1996 Scotland
Last ranked #916 in 2009 (m) #920 in 1971 (f) United States

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Entry updated June 13, 2019

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