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Gail

Female name · ↓ Falling

4,256
Total Births
1951
Peak Year
Rank 2023
1881
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Gail

Gail is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1950s with significant usage. Approximately 81,256 Americans have been given this name since 1880.

📊 Popularity by Decade
1880s
1890s
1900s
1910s
1920s
1930s
1940s
1950s
1960s
1970s
1980s
1880s159 births
1890s323 births
1900s272 births
1910s589 births
1920s730 births
1930s6,724 births
1940s21,538 births
1950s34,553 births
1960s12,938 births
1970s2,813 births
1980s617 births
❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is the name Gail?

Gail has been given to 4,256 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1951 with 4,077 births that year.

Is Gail a boy or girl name?

Gail is primarily used as a female name in the United States.

When was Gail most popular?

Gail was most popular in 1951, when 4,077 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.

How old is the name Gail?

Gail first appeared in US records in 1881.

⚡ Quick Facts
GenderFemale
Total Births4,256
Peak Year1951
Peak Count4,077
2023 RankNot in top 1000
First Recorded1881
TrendFalling