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 | 159 births |
| 1890s | 323 births |
| 1900s | 272 births |
| 1910s | 589 births |
| 1920s | 730 births |
| 1930s | 6,724 births |
| 1940s | 21,538 births |
| 1950s | 34,553 births |
| 1960s | 12,938 births |
| 1970s | 2,813 births |
| 1980s | 617 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.