Gayanne vs Gayla
Side-by-side comparison of Gayanne and Gayla — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Gayanne | Gayla |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 78 | 10,838 |
| Peak Year | 1955 | 1954 |
| Peak Year Births | 10 | 617 |
| Peak Decade | 1940ss | 1950ss |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1935 | 1921 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Gayanne | Gayla |
|---|---|---|
| 1920ss | — | 39 |
| 1930ss | 11 | 320 |
| 1940ss | 36 | 1,352 |
| 1950ss | 15 | 3,917 |
| 1960ss | 16 | 3,330 |
| 1970ss | — | 1,200 |
| 1980ss | — | 387 |
| 1990ss | — | 221 |
| 2000ss | — | 66 |
| 2010ss | — | 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, 1935–1966.