Gayle
Gayle: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ÉĄeÉŠl/
Meaning and origin of Gayle
- A female given name, a fanciful spelling of Gail, shortened form of Abigail.
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
How popular is Gayle?
Since 1880, 61,357 girls and 4,951 boys in the U.S. have been named Gayle (93% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #124 in 1951. Its highest rank for boys was #408 in 1936. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Gayle FAQ
What does the name Gayle mean?
A female given name, a fanciful spelling of Gail, shortened form of Abigail. A male given name transferred from the surname.
What is the origin of the name Gayle?
Gayle is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Gayle?
Since 1880, 61,357 girls and 4,951 boys in the U.S. have been named Gayle (93% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #124 in 1951. Its highest rank for boys was #408 in 1936. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Gayle a boy or girl name?
Gayle is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 61,357 girls and 4,951 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880â2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.