How Many People Are Named Gail?
210,681
people in the United States are named Gail
1 in 1,590 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#371
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0629%
Of US population
Peak Year
1951
10,066 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
GAYL
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
Short form of ABIGAIL.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 72.1 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1881 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
New York
26,777
California
14,528
Pennsylvania
13,442
Illinois
13,260
Michigan
11,706
Massachusetts
11,544
New Jersey
10,128
Ohio
9,958
Wisconsin
6,360
Minnesota
5,148
💡 Fun Facts About "Gail"
- 17 babies were named Gail in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1951
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1881
- Most popular in New York
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