Unknown; possibly a modern American invention or variant.
The exact etymology of Sedale is unclear, though it is widely associated with American basketball player Sedale Threatt. It may be a modern rhythmic invention or a creative variation of names like Dale or Sedalia, lacking a definitive historical root.
Less common today
Sedale isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,291 in 1992.
Former NBA point player known as 'The Thief'
Actor and son of the NBA player
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).