How old is someone named Gail?
The average Gail is 71 years old.
Half of all living Gails are between 66 and 77.
When was Gail popular?
Gail rose fast and peaked in 1951, during the Baby Boom, then faded almost as fast. 57% of all Gails were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 414 | 0 |
| 1910s | 2,251 | 0 |
| 1920s | 3,462 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 17,721 | 4,800 |
| 1940s | 55,157 | 32,000 |
| 1950s | 86,925 | 67,000 |
| 1960s | 33,349 | 29,000 |
| 1970s | 7,374 | 6,900 |
| 1980s | 2,236 | 2,200 |
| 1990s | 752 | 740 |
| 2000s | 284 | 280 |
| 2010s | 169 | 170 |
| 2020s | 102 | 100 |
How many Gails are still alive?
About 140,000 Gails are alive in the US today. That's 68% of the roughly 210,000 babies named Gail since 1881.
Roughly half of all Gails ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Gail?
Three in four living Gails are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
- Silent 13%
- Boomer 73%
- Gen X 12%
- Millennial 2%
Is Gail an old name?
Yes. Gail is older than 98 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Is Gail a boy or girl name?
Mostly girls: 98.2% of living Gails are women.
Names the same age as Gail
NAME TWIN
Gail's name twin is Gayle. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Gayle's age curve is the closest match to Gail's: 95% alike.
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Questions about the name Gail
How old is the average Gail?
The average Gail in the US is 71 years old. The median is 72, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Gail?
About 140,000 Gails are alive in the US today, out of roughly 210,000 babies given the name since 1881.
When was the name Gail most popular?
In 1951, when about 10,000 baby girls were named Gail.
Is Gail a Boomer name?
Yes. About 73% of living Gails are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this