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