Boy · #9,014 in 2026

Sedale

Name: Popularity of the name Sedale in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Sedale, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#9,014

Peak Rank

#2,057 (1986)

Total Babies

108

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1985

First Year

1996

Last Year

1986

Peak Year

#2057

Peak Rank

108

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Sedale

Sedale first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1985, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1986, when 28 Sedales were born — ranking #2,057 that year. As of 2026, Sedale ranks #9,014 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 108 Sedales have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Sedale

Phonetically similar names — useful when Sedale is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Siddle
Sydel
Saddle
Subtle
Suttle
Sidle
Seidel
Cidal
Sudol
Sadl
Seidl
Sidell

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sedale

What does the name Sedale mean?

Sedale is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1985. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Sedale in 2026?

In 2026, Sedale ranks #9,014 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Sedale most popular?

Sedale reached its peak popularity in 1986, ranking #2,057 that year with 28 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Sedale most popular?

Sedale has historically been most popular in Pennsylvania. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Sedale.

Is Sedale a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Sedale is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Sedale?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Sedale include Sang, Wynton, Obrian. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Sedale

Sedale is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1985 and has accumulated 108 births in the dataset. Sedale's peak popularity came in 1986 when it ranked #2,057. Use the chart and map above to compare Sedale's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.