Gayle
Pronunciation: [ g-AYL ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Gayle first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,240 babies have been named Gayle in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gayle is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #12,731 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,731
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Gayle is also used as a girl name, ranked #28895.
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About the Name Gayle
Gayle is a boy name .
Is Gayle a boy or girl name? Gayle is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #12,731 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #28,895. Gayle is more commonly used as a boy name.
Gayle is currently ranked #12,731 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gayle include Gaie and Gaykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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