Gail
Pronunciation: [ g-AYL ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Gail first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,079 babies have been named Gail in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gail is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,755 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,755
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Gail is also used as a girl name, ranked #6913.
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About the Name Gail
Gail is a boy name .
Is Gail a boy or girl name? Gail is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,755 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #6,913. Gail is more commonly used as a girl name.
Gail is currently ranked #19,755 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Gail include Gaius . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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