Gaytha vs Gay
Side-by-side comparison of Gaytha and Gay — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Gaytha | Gay |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 160 | 17,985 |
| Peak Year | 1947 | 1959 |
| Peak Year Births | 11 | 682 |
| Peak Decade | 1940ss | 1950ss |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1930 | 1886 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Gaytha | Gay |
|---|---|---|
| 1880ss | — | 41 |
| 1890ss | — | 160 |
| 1900ss | — | 183 |
| 1910ss | — | 483 |
| 1920ss | — | 745 |
| 1930ss | 27 | 2,587 |
| 1940ss | 69 | 4,329 |
| 1950ss | 36 | 5,654 |
| 1960ss | 28 | 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, 1930–1965.