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Gail

Gail: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl name

Pronunciation (IPA): /ÉĄeÉŠl/

Meaning and origin of Gail

  • A female given name, a diminutive of Abigail.
  • Alternative spelling of Gayle (given name)

How popular is Gail?

12U.S. babies in 2025
#36peak rank (1951)
210,698babies since 1880

Since 1880, 201,746 girls and 8,952 boys in the U.S. have been named Gail (96% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #36 in 1951. Its highest rank for boys was #367 in 1936. In 2025, 12 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

1880192019602000202510,066 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Gail FAQ

What does the name Gail mean?

A female given name, a diminutive of Abigail. Alternative spelling of Gayle (given name)

How popular is the name Gail?

Since 1880, 201,746 girls and 8,952 boys in the U.S. have been named Gail (96% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #36 in 1951. Its highest rank for boys was #367 in 1936. In 2025, 12 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Gail a boy or girl name?

Gail is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 201,746 girls and 8,952 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.