girl's name
Gayl
GAYL (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 1
- Letters 4
- Births on record 622
Gayl is a girl's name with 1 syllable. In 1975 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1952, when 43 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1917.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Gayl Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 86 |
| 1940s | 166 |
| 1950s | 225 |
| 1960s | 102 |
| 1970s | 33 |
How Popular Is Gayl?
In 1975, Gayl was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Gayl
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Gayl Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Gayl over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Gayl
- English GAYL /ɡeɪl/
Sibling Names for Gayl
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Gayl — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Gayl
How popular is the name Gayl?
In 1975, Gayl was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Gayl a girl's or a boy's name?
Gayl is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Gayl?
Gayl has 1 syllable.
When was Gayl most popular?
Gayl peaked in 1952, when 43 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.