Gaye vs Gay
Side-by-side comparison of Gaye and Gay — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Gaye | Gay |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 5,747 | 17,985 |
| Peak Year | 1960 | 1959 |
| Peak Year Births | 268 | 682 |
| Peak Decade | 1950ss | 1950ss |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1909 | 1886 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Gaye | Gay |
|---|---|---|
| 1880ss | — | 41 |
| 1890ss | — | 160 |
| 1900ss | 5 | 183 |
| 1910ss | 69 | 483 |
| 1920ss | 106 | 745 |
| 1930ss | 599 | 2,587 |
| 1940ss | 1,333 | 4,329 |
| 1950ss | 2,044 | 5,654 |
| 1960ss | 1,449 | 3,409 |
| 1970ss | 142 | 388 |
| 1980ss | — | 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, 1909–1976.