Gayle
girl nameGayle entered the US charts in 1891, peaked at #124 in 1951, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1891–2025
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rank today
#124
peak (1951)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1135 |
| 1900s | #1124 |
| 1910s | #802 |
| 1920s | #717 |
| 1930s | #332 |
| 1940s | #159 |
| 1950s | #154 |
| 1960s | #289 |
| 1970s | #677 |
| 1980s | #1346 |
| 1990s | #3334 |
| 2000s | #9408 |
| 2010s | #13302 |
| 2020s | #11948 |
Living bearers
About 45,000 people named Gayle are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gayle 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 Gayle in 2025?
- Gayle is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Gayle most popular?
- Gayle peaked in 1951, reaching #124 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Gayle with classmates?
- Gayle will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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