Gay
Pronunciation: [ g-AY ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Gay first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 303 babies have been named Gay in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gay is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #17,167 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #17,167
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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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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