Gayl Name Popularity and Statistics
Gayl 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 Gayl?
Gayl is spelled G-A-Y-L. The name has 4 letters.
Gayl Popularity in 1975
Rank#7,984
Recorded Births6
- Girls usage fell 1,904 places to #7,984 and recorded 2 fewer births compared with 1973.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Gayl Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1950 through 1975. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Girls | 6 | #7,984 |
| 1973 | Girls | 8 | #6,080 |
| 1972 | Girls | 5 | #8,292 |
| 1971 | Girls | 8 | #6,006 |
| 1970 | Girls | 6 | #7,070 |
| 1969 | Girls | 5 | #7,471 |
| 1968 | Girls | 10 | #4,489 |
| 1966 | Girls | 14 | #3,400 |
| 1965 | Girls | 9 | #4,494 |
| 1964 | Girls | 9 | #4,636 |
| 1963 | Girls | 18 | #2,960 |
| 1962 | Girls | 13 | #3,592 |
| 1961 | Girls | 13 | #3,608 |
| 1960 | Girls | 11 | #3,920 |
| 1959 | Girls | 17 | #2,869 |
| 1958 | Girls | 17 | #2,862 |
| 1957 | Girls | 9 | #4,202 |
| 1956 | Girls | 24 | #2,249 |
| 1955 | Girls | 21 | #2,411 |
| 1954 | Girls | 29 | #1,949 |
| 1953 | Girls | 23 | #2,173 |
| 1952 | Girls | 43 | #1,469 |
| 1951 | Girls | 25 | #1,968 |
| 1950 | Girls | 17 | #2,436 |
When Was Gayl 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.
1952 · Girls
43 recorded births
National rank #1,469
1954 · Girls
29 recorded births
National rank #1,949
1951 · Girls
25 recorded births
National rank #1,968
1956 · Girls
24 recorded births
National rank #2,249
Where Gayl Ranked Highest in 1952
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 |
|---|---|---|
| IN | #568 | 5 |
| NY | #986 | 6 |
| CA | #1,183 | 5 |