Gathel Name Popularity and Statistics
Gathel is predominantly used for girls. 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 Gathel?
Gathel is spelled G-A-T-H-E-L. The name has 6 letters.
Gathel Popularity in 1940
Rank#4,349
Recorded Births5
- Girls usage fell 296 places to #4,349 and recorded 1 fewer birth compared with 1929.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Gathel Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1917 through 1940. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | Girls | 5 | #4,349 |
| 1929 | Girls | 6 | #4,053 |
| 1926 | Girls | 7 | #3,873 |
| 1925 | Girls | 8 | #3,664 |
| 1920 | Girls | 6 | #4,398 |
| 1919 | Girls | 8 | #3,452 |
| 1918 | Girls | 5 | #4,809 |
| 1917 | Girls | 6 | #4,083 |
When Was Gathel 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.
1925 · Girls
8 recorded births
National rank #3,664
1919 · Girls
8 recorded births
National rank #3,452
1926 · Girls
7 recorded births
National rank #3,873
1929 · Girls
6 recorded births
National rank #4,053
Where Gathel Ranked Highest in 1926
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 Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| KY | #472 | 5 |