Boy · #7,461 in 2026

Zale

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

Current Rank

#7,461

Peak Rank

#3,364 (2019)

Total Babies

205

5-Yr Trend

-19%

1951

First Year

2026

Last Year

2019

Peak Year

#3364

Peak Rank

205

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Zale

Zale first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1951, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2019, when 17 Zales were born — ranking #5,337 that year. As of 2026, Zale ranks #7,461 for baby boys with 9 births, falling sharply (-19%). In total, more than 205 Zales have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s 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 Zale

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

Zeal
Zel
Zell
Zle
Zil
Zill
Zul
Zal
Ziel
Zool
Zelle
Zol

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Zale

What does the name Zale mean?

Zale is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1951. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Zale in 2026?

In 2026, Zale ranks #7,461 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Zale most popular?

Zale reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking #3,364 that year with 17 babies given the name.

Is Zale a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Zale?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zale include Jethroe, Norward, Deryle. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Zale

Zale is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1951 and has accumulated 205 births in the dataset. Zale's peak popularity came in 2019 when it ranked #3,364. Use the chart and map above to compare Zale'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.