Dahl

Familiar through the renowned children's author Roald Dahl, this Germanic surname was traditionally given to those who lived near a valley. Dahlia is up and coming for girls, leading the way for this gender neutral option. Dahl was used on a character in the book The Last Fallen Moon by Graci Kim.

Pronounced DAHL.

As of October 2026, Dahl ranked #4166 in US births in 1963 SSA, peaked at #1819 in 1940.