Gayl vs Gay
Side-by-side comparison of Gayl and Gay - popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Gayl | Gay |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 607 | 17,985 |
| Peak Year | 1952 | 1959 |
| Peak Year Births | 43 | 682 |
| Peak Decade | 1950s | 1950s |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1917 | 1886 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Gayl | Gay |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | - | 41 |
| 1890s | - | 160 |
| 1900s | - | 183 |
| 1910s | 5 | 483 |
| 1920s | 5 | 745 |
| 1930s | 76 | 2,587 |
| 1940s | 161 | 4,329 |
| 1950s | 225 | 5,654 |
| 1960s | 102 | 3,409 |
| 1970s | 33 | 388 |
| 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, 1917–1975.