Gail
Peaked at #36 nationally in 1951, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1881, Gail has been recorded 96% of the time for girls and 4% of the time for boys.
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Gail — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#36
in 1951
Current rank
#6715
in 2024
Years tracked
144
1881–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1881, Gail reached its peak popularity for girls in 1951, ranking #36 nationally with 9,886 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #8633 (2014) to #6715 (2024) — a 22% improvement.
As of 2024, Gail ranks #6715 nationally for girls, with 17 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #6,715 | 17 |
| 2023 | #5,811 | 21 |
| 2022 | #8,200 | 13 |
| 2021 | #6,022 | 20 |
| 2020 | #6,153 | 19 |
| 2019 | #7,478 | 15 |
| 2018 | #6,621 | 18 |
| 2017 | #8,452 | 13 |
Gail — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#367
in 1936
Last ranked
#7295
in 1989
Years tracked
102
1882–1989
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1882, Gail reached its peak popularity for boys in 1936, ranking #367 nationally with 220 babies given the name that year.
Gail hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1989, when it stood at #7295.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | #7,295 | 6 |
| 1988 | #6,695 | 6 |
| 1987 | #5,119 | 8 |
| 1986 | #7,089 | 5 |
| 1984 | #6,656 | 5 |
| 1983 | #5,719 | 6 |
| 1982 | #5,893 | 6 |
| 1981 | #2,710 | 17 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Gail most popular?
Gail was most popular in 1951, when it ranked #36 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Gail becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Gail?
At least 210,681 babies have been recorded with the name Gail in the US since 1881, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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