Find out how popular the first name Dell has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Dell by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Dell is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 92% of people named Dell being male.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Dell.

The history of the first name Dell

Dell is a masculine given name of English origin, derived from the Old English word "dell" which means a small valley or hollow. It is believed to have originated as a surname referring to someone who lived near a small valley or dell.

The name Dell has been in use since the Middle Ages, with one of the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 13th century. In the Hundred Rolls of 1273, there is a mention of a man named William del Dell, which suggests that the name was already in use as a surname at that time.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Dell was Dell Hendrix, an American musician and the father of the legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix. Dell Hendrix was born in 1919 and played a significant role in nurturing his son's musical talent from an early age.

Another historical figure with the name Dell was Dell Curry, an American former professional basketball player who played in the NBA from 1986 to 2002. He was born in 1964 and is best known for his time with the Charlotte Hornets. Dell Curry is also the father of NBA superstar Stephen Curry.

In the world of literature, Dell Andrews was an American author best known for her mystery novels featuring the character Muffy Davis. Andrews was born in 1915 and published her first novel, "Muffy in Miami," in 1950.

Dell Shannon was an American writer and screenwriter born in 1920. He is best known for his crime fiction novels featuring the character Lieutenant Luis Mendoza of the Los Angeles Police Department. Some of his notable works include "The Massacre at El Zapote" and "The Adventuress."

Finally, Dell Hymes was an American anthropologist, linguist, and sociolinguist born in 1927. He made significant contributions to the study of language and communication, particularly in the field of ethnography of communication. Hymes is widely recognized for his work on the ethnography of speaking and the development of the SPEAKING model.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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