Compare two names
Gaye and Gay side by side: Gaye peaked in 1960 and Gay in 1959; in 2025 they were given to 0 and 0 babies.
Gaye and Gay, year by year
Girls and boys together; Gaye solid, Gay dashed.
| Gaye | Gay | |
|---|---|---|
| Births 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Rank 2025 | not ranked | not ranked |
| Recorded since 1880 | 5,746 | 19,367 |
| Peak year | 1960 | 1959 |
| Girls | 100% | 93% |
| Alive, estimated | 3,930 | 11,200 |
| Median age | 70 | 71 |
Both names: SSA national file, published May 8, 2026, and SSA’s cohort life tables.