Gayle

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Joyful; A Father's Joy

Background: The name Gayle originates from the English word for 'joyful,' often considered a variation of the name Gail. In Hebrew, the name is linked to the name Abigail, which translates to 'a father's joy.'

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#515
Total births
66,309
Most popular decade
1950s (73,551 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-360 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1891

Gender usage

7.5% male 92.5% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1898
First year births
7
First year rank
#885
Peak year
1936
Peak year births
181
Peak rank
#406
Most recent year
1989
Recent year births
7
Recent rank
#6,227

Female

First year
1891
First year births
9
First year rank
#943
Peak year
1951
Peak year births
2,826
Peak rank
#124
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
6
Recent rank
#13,427

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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