Total births
565
Girls' name · since 1933
Gayleen
Since 1933, U.S. Social Security records show 565 babies named Gayleen, peaking in 1955. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 565
- total births
- 1933–1981
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
Gayleen is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 565 have been recorded since 1933.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Gayleen has been recorded 565 times among girls since 1933, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1933 to 1981.
- 565 total births
- 1933–1981 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 36% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
565 girls have been named Gayleen since 1933, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1981.
- 565
- total births
- 1933–1981
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Gayleen was born in this single decade.
1955
Single peak year
26 babies were named Gayleen in 1955 - its busiest year on record.
Gayleen's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Gayleen's SSA record in two at 1956 and the more recent half accounts for 55% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 45%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1936, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1955 peak of 26, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Gayleen at a glance
Last recorded 1981Peak year
1955
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1933
Gayleen popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1933–1981
- Peak year (1955)
- 26
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Gayleen by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Gayleen's strongest decade.
206 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Gayleen births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 51
1930s
51 births
- 1940s
1940s
87 births
- 1950s
1950s
206 births
- 1960s
1960s
178 births
- 1970s 38
1970s
38 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 206 births (36% of all-time use).
How Gayleen compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Gayleen's total volume
Gayleen vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Gayleen by state
Where Gayleen concentrates geographically, total births since 1933
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 36 | 6.4% |
| #2 | Utah | | 20 | 3.5% |
California share of Gayleen's total US births 6.4%
Even split
36 of 565 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gayleen? ▼
Since 1933, Social Security records show 565 babies named Gayleen. The most recent recorded year was 1981. Its busiest year on record was 1955, with 26 births.
When was Gayleen most popular? ▼
Gayleen was most popular in the 1950s decade with 206 total births. The single peak year was 1955.
Where is Gayleen most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Gayleen are California (36 births), Utah (20 births).
How long has the name Gayleen been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Gayleen since 1933 -- 49 years through the most recent 1981 data.
What names are similar to Gayleen? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Gayle, Gay, Gayla, Gaye, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Gayleen's data
- Gayleen's decade-level peak was the 1950s (206 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Gayleens (36 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Gayleen
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1933–1981 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Gayleen: Baby Name Since 1933 - 565 Births, Peak 1955." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gayleen. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Gayleen draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.