Gay
Female name · ↓ Falling
7,345
Total Births
1959
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1887
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Gay
Gay is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1950s with significant usage. Approximately 7,345 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 48 births |
| 1890s | 168 births |
| 1900s | 177 births |
| 1910s | 229 births |
| 1920s | 264 births |
| 1930s | 1,098 births |
| 1940s | 1,749 births |
| 1950s | 2,271 births |
| 1960s | 1,341 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gay?
Gay has been given to 7,345 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1959 with 267 births that year.
Is Gay a boy or girl name?
Gay is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Gay most popular?
Gay was most popular in 1959, when 267 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Gay?
Gay first appeared in US records in 1887.