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Gale

Female name · ↓ Falling

5,475
Total Births
1957
Peak Year
Rank 2023
1934
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Gale

Gale is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1950s with significant usage. Approximately 7,391 Americans have been given this name since 1880.

📊 Popularity by Decade
1930s
1940s
1950s
1960s
1970s
1930s382 births
1940s1,984 births
1950s3,802 births
1960s1,174 births
1970s49 births
❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is the name Gale?

Gale has been given to 5,475 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1957 with 475 births that year.

Is Gale a boy or girl name?

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

When was Gale most popular?

Gale was most popular in 1957, when 475 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.

How old is the name Gale?

Gale first appeared in US records in 1934.

⚡ Quick Facts
GenderFemale
Total Births5,475
Peak Year1957
Peak Count475
2023 RankNot in top 1000
First Recorded1934
TrendFalling