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 | 382 births |
| 1940s | 1,984 births |
| 1950s | 3,802 births |
| 1960s | 1,174 births |
| 1970s | 49 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.