Gayl
Gayl is a girl baby name. Ranked #37,861 in the US.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Gayl first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 360 babies have been named Gayl in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gayl is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #37,861 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #37,861
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Gayl is also used as a boy name, ranked #30883.
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About the Name Gayl
Gayl is a girl name .
Is Gayl a boy or girl name? Gayl is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #37,861 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #30,883. Gayl is more commonly used as a boy name.
Gayl is currently ranked #37,861 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis