How Many People Are Named Gael?

45,866

people in the United States are named Gael

1 in 7,303 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#1153

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0137%

Of US population

Peak Year

2024

3,862 births

Trend

Rising

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: French, Breton
Pronunciation: GA-EL (French)
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

Meaning uncertain. It possibly derives from the ethno-linguistic term Gael, which refers to speakers of Gaelic languages. Alternatively it may be a variant of GWENAËL.

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
1.5%
Male
98.6%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 8.3 years old

Young (<30) 45,254
98.7%
Adult (30–60) 102
0.2%
Senior (>60) 510
1.1%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1919 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Texas 11,609
California 11,200
Illinois 2,350
New York 1,993
Arizona 1,877
Florida 1,661
Georgia 1,211
North Carolina 1,070
New Jersey 1,054
Colorado 969

💡 Fun Facts About "Gael"

  • 3,862 babies were named Gael in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2024
  • Currently rising in popularity
  • First recorded in 1919
  • Most popular in Texas

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