girl's name
Gaynell
gay-NEL (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 4,269
Gaynell is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1991 it was given to 5 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 117 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1886.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Gaynell Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 10 |
| 1890s | 61 |
| 1900s | 105 |
| 1910s | 369 |
| 1920s | 511 |
| 1930s | 772 |
| 1940s | 886 |
| 1950s | 896 |
| 1960s | 452 |
| 1970s | 162 |
| 1980s | 34 |
| 1990s | 11 |
How Popular Is Gaynell?
In 1991, Gaynell was given to 5 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 Gaynell
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Gaynell Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Gaynell over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Gaynell
- English gay-NEL
Sibling Names for Gaynell
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Gaynell — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Gaynell
How popular is the name Gaynell?
In 1991, Gaynell was given to 5 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 Gaynell a girl's or a boy's name?
Gaynell is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Gaynell?
Gaynell has 2 syllables.
When was Gaynell most popular?
Gaynell peaked in 1952, when 117 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.