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