Gayla vs Gay
Side-by-side comparison of Gayla and Gay - popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Gayla | Gay |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 10,838 | 17,985 |
| Peak Year | 1954 | 1959 |
| Peak Year Births | 617 | 682 |
| Peak Decade | 1950s | 1950s |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1921 | 1886 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Gayla | Gay |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | - | 41 |
| 1890s | - | 160 |
| 1900s | - | 183 |
| 1910s | - | 483 |
| 1920s | 39 | 745 |
| 1930s | 320 | 2,587 |
| 1940s | 1,352 | 4,329 |
| 1950s | 3,917 | 5,654 |
| 1960s | 3,330 | 3,409 |
| 1970s | 1,200 | 388 |
| 1980s | 387 | 6 |
| 1990s | 221 | - |
| 2000s | 66 | - |
| 2010s | 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, 1921–2014.