Gayl
girl nameGayl entered the US charts in 1917, peaked at #1469 in 1952, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1917–2025
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rank today
#1469
peak (1952)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4594 |
| 1920s | #4805 |
| 1930s | #3020 |
| 1940s | #2378 |
| 1950s | #2459 |
| 1960s | #4286 |
| 1970s | #7086 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Gayl are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gayl alive today was born around 1952, making them about 73 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gayl in 2025?
- Gayl is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Gayl most popular?
- Gayl peaked in 1952, reaching #1469 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Gayl with classmates?
- Gayl will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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