Gaylene
girl nameGaylene entered the US charts in 1931, peaked at #929 in 1956, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1931–2025
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rank today
#929
peak (1956)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #1897 |
| 1940s | #1191 |
| 1950s | #1053 |
| 1960s | #1359 |
| 1970s | #3910 |
| 1980s | #9248 |
| 1990s | #13172 |
Living bearers
About 2,000 people named Gaylene are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gaylene alive today was born around 1956, making them about 69 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gaylene in 2025?
- Gaylene is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Gaylene most popular?
- Gaylene peaked in 1956, reaching #929 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Gaylene with classmates?
- Gaylene will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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