Compare two names
Gael and Gahel side by side: Gael peaked in 2024 and Gahel in 2013; in 2025 they were given to 3,866 and 8 babies.
Gael and Gahel, year by year
Girls and boys together; Gael solid, Gahel dashed.
| Gael | Gahel | |
|---|---|---|
| Births 2025 | 3,866 | 8 |
| Rank 2025 | #86 among boys’ names | #9,176 among boys’ names |
| Recorded since 1880 | 49,752 | 114 |
| Peak year | 2024 | 2013 |
| Girls | 1% | 0% |
| Alive, estimated | 49,100 | 113 |
| Median age | 8 | 13 |
Both names: SSA national file, published May 8, 2026, and SSA’s cohort life tables.