How Many People Are Named Gayle?

66,309

people in the United States are named Gayle

1 in 5,052 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#916

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0198%

Of US population

Peak Year

1951

2,929 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: GAYL
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

Variant of GAIL or GALE (2).

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
92.5%
Male
7.5%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 72.3 years old

Young (<30) 406
0.6%
Adult (30–60) 9,062
13.7%
Senior (>60) 56,841
85.7%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1891 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 5,925
Ohio 4,257
Illinois 4,194
Michigan 3,702
New York 3,626
Pennsylvania 2,986
Texas 2,832
Minnesota 2,397
Massachusetts 1,849
Indiana 1,718

💡 Fun Facts About "Gayle"

  • 6 babies were named Gayle in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1951
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1891
  • Most popular in California

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