Gayle
Peaked at #124 nationally in 1951, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1891, Gayle has been recorded 93% of the time for girls and 7% of the time for boys.
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Gayle — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#124
in 1951
Current rank
#14005
in 2024
Years tracked
129
1891–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1891, Gayle reached its peak popularity for girls in 1951, ranking #124 nationally with 2,826 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #13541 (2014) to #14005 (2024) — a 3% drop.
As of 2024, Gayle ranks #14005 nationally for girls, with 6 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #14,005 | 6 |
| 2023 | #11,526 | 8 |
| 2022 | #9,934 | 10 |
| 2021 | #14,067 | 6 |
| 2019 | #16,357 | 5 |
| 2018 | #12,927 | 7 |
| 2017 | #9,531 | 11 |
| 2016 | #11,168 | 9 |
Gayle — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#408
in 1936
Last ranked
#6461
in 1989
Years tracked
79
1898–1989
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1898, Gayle reached its peak popularity for boys in 1936, ranking #408 nationally with 181 babies given the name that year.
Gayle hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1989, when it stood at #6461.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | #6,461 | 7 |
| 1986 | #4,601 | 9 |
| 1985 | #3,890 | 11 |
| 1984 | #5,163 | 7 |
| 1981 | #3,943 | 10 |
| 1979 | #4,186 | 9 |
| 1977 | #2,700 | 16 |
| 1976 | #3,347 | 11 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Gayle most popular?
Gayle was most popular in 1951, when it ranked #124 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Gayle becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Gayle?
At least 66,309 babies have been recorded with the name Gayle in the US since 1891, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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