Gaye
girl nameGaye entered the US charts in 1909, peaked at #586 in 1952, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1909–2025
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rank today
#586
peak (1952)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #2208 |
| 1910s | #2893 |
| 1920s | #3245 |
| 1930s | #1033 |
| 1940s | #685 |
| 1950s | #651 |
| 1960s | #965 |
| 1970s | #4145 |
Living bearers
About 4,200 people named Gaye are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gaye alive today was born around 1953, making them about 72 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gaye in 2025?
- Gaye is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Gaye most popular?
- Gaye peaked in 1952, reaching #586 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Gaye with classmates?
- Gaye will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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