Gale
girl nameGale entered the US charts in 1893, peaked at #244 in 1957, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1893–2025
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rank today
#244
peak (1957)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1468 |
| 1900s | #1454 |
| 1910s | #1740 |
| 1920s | #1400 |
| 1930s | #882 |
| 1940s | #329 |
| 1950s | #273 |
| 1960s | #604 |
| 1970s | #1804 |
| 1980s | #4829 |
| 1990s | #10830 |
| 2000s | #13433 |
| 2010s | #14439 |
| 2020s | #15194 |
Living bearers
About 15,000 people named Gale are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gale alive today was born around 1955, making them about 70 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gale in 2025?
- Gale is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Gale most popular?
- Gale peaked in 1957, reaching #244 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Gale with classmates?
- Gale will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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