Gay

Q: Is Gay a boy or girl name?

Gay is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #17167, and as a girl name it ranks #38847.

Q: How popular is the name Gay?

Gay is ranked #17167 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ g-AY ]

Boy Name #17,167 Most Popular Hidden Gem 3 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Gay is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced g-AY.

Popularity Over Time

#17,167

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #17,167
Total SSA Count: 6

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Also a Girl Name

Gay is also used as a girl name, ranked #38847.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gay

Is Gay a boy or girl name?

Gay is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #17167. As a girl name, it is ranked #38847. Gay is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Gay?

Gay is pronounced g-AY.

How popular is the name Gay?

Gay is currently ranked #17167 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Gay a common or rare name?

Gay is an uncommon name, ranked #17167 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Gay

Gay is a boy name .

Is Gay a boy or girl name? Gay is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #17,167 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #38,847. Gay is more commonly used as a boy name.

Gay is currently ranked #17,167 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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