Compare two names
Gail and Gayl side by side: Gail peaked in 1951 and Gayl in 1952; in 2025 they were given to 12 and 0 babies.
Gail and Gayl, year by year
Girls and boys together; Gail solid, Gayl dashed.
| Gail | Gayl | |
|---|---|---|
| Births 2025 | 12 | 0 |
| Rank 2025 | #8,533 among girls’ names | not ranked |
| Recorded since 1880 | 210,698 | 622 |
| Peak year | 1951 | 1952 |
| Girls | 96% | 98% |
| Alive, estimated | 143,000 | 411 |
| Median age | 72 | 72 |
Both names: SSA national file, published May 8, 2026, and SSA’s cohort life tables.