Gaile
girl nameGaile entered the US charts in 1909, peaked at #1229 in 1946, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1909–2025
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rank today
#1229
peak (1946)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #2208 |
| 1910s | #4266 |
| 1920s | #4562 |
| 1930s | #2495 |
| 1940s | #1595 |
| 1950s | #2077 |
| 1960s | #4440 |
| 1970s | #8292 |
| 1980s | #10275 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Gaile are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gaile alive today was born around 1948, making them about 77 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gaile in 2025?
- Gaile is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Gaile most popular?
- Gaile peaked in 1946, reaching #1229 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Gaile with classmates?
- Gaile will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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