Gale
Gale: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Gale
- A unisex given name.
How popular is Gale?
Since 1880, 19,906 girls and 12,437 boys in the U.S. have been named Gale (62% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #244 in 1957. Its highest rank for boys was #321 in 1939. In 2025, 13 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Gale FAQ
What does the name Gale mean?
A unisex given name.
How popular is the name Gale?
Since 1880, 19,906 girls and 12,437 boys in the U.S. have been named Gale (62% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #244 in 1957. Its highest rank for boys was #321 in 1939. In 2025, 13 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Gale a boy or girl name?
Gale is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (19,906 girls and 12,437 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.