Gay vs Gaye
Side-by-side comparison of Gay and Gaye - popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Gay | Gaye |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 17,985 | 5,746 |
| Peak Year | 1959 | 1960 |
| Peak Year Births | 682 | 268 |
| Peak Decade | 1950s | 1950s |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1886 | 1909 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Gay | Gaye |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 41 | - |
| 1890s | 160 | - |
| 1900s | 183 | 5 |
| 1910s | 483 | 69 |
| 1920s | 745 | 106 |
| 1930s | 2,587 | 599 |
| 1940s | 4,329 | 1,333 |
| 1950s | 5,654 | 2,043 |
| 1960s | 3,409 | 1,449 |
| 1970s | 388 | 142 |
| 1980s | 6 | - |
Data Sources
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, ssa.gov/oact/babynames.
Source: SSA Annual Name Rankings, 1886–1982.