Gal Name Popularity and Statistics
Gal is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Gal?
Gal is spelled G-A-L. The name has 3 letters.
Gal Popularity in 2025
Rank#9,457
Recorded Births10
Rank#12,008
Recorded Births5
- Girls usage rose 1,665 places to #9,457 and recorded 2 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 1,346 places to #12,008 and recorded 1 fewer birth compared with 2006.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Gal Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1997 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 10 | #9,457 |
| 2025 | Boys | 5 | #12,008 |
| 2024 | Girls | 8 | #11,122 |
| 2023 | Girls | 12 | #8,486 |
| 2022 | Girls | 16 | #6,984 |
| 2021 | Girls | 13 | #8,024 |
| 2020 | Girls | 14 | #7,559 |
| 2019 | Girls | 7 | #12,448 |
| 2018 | Girls | 12 | #8,617 |
| 2017 | Girls | 9 | #10,689 |
| 2015 | Girls | 6 | #14,482 |
| 2006 | Boys | 6 | #10,662 |
| 2005 | Girls | 5 | #16,462 |
| 2005 | Boys | 12 | #6,226 |
| 2003 | Boys | 9 | #7,245 |
| 2002 | Girls | 7 | #12,187 |
| 2002 | Boys | 5 | #10,667 |
| 2001 | Girls | 10 | #9,351 |
| 2001 | Boys | 5 | #10,556 |
| 2000 | Girls | 12 | #8,027 |
| 2000 | Boys | 5 | #10,349 |
| 1999 | Girls | 6 | #12,688 |
| 1998 | Boys | 12 | #5,159 |
| 1997 | Boys | 11 | #5,288 |
When Was Gal Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2022 · Girls
16 recorded births
National rank #6,984
2020 · Girls
14 recorded births
National rank #7,559
1996 · Boys
14 recorded births
National rank #4,396
1995 · Girls
14 recorded births
National rank #6,257
Where Gal Ranked Highest in 2005
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NY | #1,696 | 5 |