Total births
108
Boys' name · since 1985
Sedale
Sedale has 108 recorded births since 1985 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1986 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 108
- total births
- 1985–1996
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 61%
- born in that decade
108 boys have been named Sedale since 1985, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Sedale recorded 108 times among boys since 1985, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1985 to 1996.
- 108 total births
- 1985–1996 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 61% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
108 boys have been named Sedale since 1985, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1996.
- 108
- total births
- 1985–1996
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 61%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
61% of everyone ever named Sedale was born in this single decade.
1986
Single peak year
28 babies were named Sedale in 1986 - its busiest year on record.
Sedale's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Sedale splits its recorded history at 1989: 44% of all births land in the more recent half, 56% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1996 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1986 peak of 28 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Sedale at a glance
Last recorded 1996Peak year
1986
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1985
Sedale popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1985–1996
- Peak year (1986)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 12 years of records
Sedale by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Sedale's strongest decade.
66 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 61% of all-time use.
Sedale births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
66 births
- 1990s
1990s
42 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 66 births (61% of all-time use).
Sedale by state
Where Sedale concentrates geographically, total births since 1985
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 15 | 13.9% |
Pennsylvania share of Sedale's total US births 13.9%
15 of 108 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sedale? ▼
Since 1985, Social Security records show 108 babies named Sedale. The most recent recorded year was 1996. Its busiest year on record was 1986, with 28 births.
When was Sedale most popular? ▼
Sedale was most popular in the 1980s decade with 66 total births. The single peak year was 1986.
Where is Sedale most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sedale are Pennsylvania (15 births).
How long has the name Sedale been used? ▼
Records for Sedale go back to 1985, giving 12 years of history through 1996.
What names are similar to Sedale? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sedrick, Sedric, Sederick, Seddrick, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Sedale's data
- Sedale's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (66 total births) through the 1990s (42) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Pennsylvania records the most Sedales (15 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Sedale
Nearby Names Like Sedale
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sedale
Sedrick Boy
#7851 3,511 births
Sedric Boy
1,505 births
Sederick Boy
168 births
Seddrick Boy
80 births
Sedgwick Boy
44 births
Compare Sedale side by side: Sedale vs Sedrick Sedale vs Sedric Sedale vs Sederick
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1985–1996 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Sedale: Baby Name Since 1985 - 108 Births, Peak 1986." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sedale. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Sedale draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.