How old is someone named Gale?
The average Gale is 70 years old.
Half of all living Gales are between 66 and 77.
When was Gale popular?
Gale had one big moment, peaking in 1957. 51% of the babies ever named Gale arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 149 | 0 |
| 1910s | 1,033 | 0 |
| 1920s | 2,339 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 3,468 | 620 |
| 1940s | 8,009 | 4,200 |
| 1950s | 11,774 | 8,900 |
| 1960s | 3,834 | 3,300 |
| 1970s | 1,011 | 930 |
| 1980s | 325 | 310 |
| 1990s | 119 | 120 |
| 2000s | 50 | under 100 |
| 2010s | 88 | under 100 |
| 2020s | 59 | under 100 |
How many Gales are still alive?
About 19,000 Gales are alive in the US today. That's 57% of the roughly 32,000 babies named Gale since 1883.
Roughly half of all Gales ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Gale?
Three in four living Gales are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
- Silent 13%
- Boomer 72%
- Gen X 12%
- Millennial 2%
- Gen Alpha under 1%
Is Gale an old name?
Yes. Gale is older than 98 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Is Gale a boy or girl name?
Mostly a girl's name: 76% of living Gales are women, and 24% are men.
The women average 70 and the men 70.
Names the same age as Gale
NAME TWIN
Gale's name twin is Gail. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Gail's age curve is the closest match to Gale's: 93% alike.
Other spellings: Gayle (70)
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Questions about the name Gale
How old is the average Gale?
The average Gale in the US is 70 years old. The median is 71, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Gale?
About 19,000 Gales are alive in the US today, out of roughly 32,000 babies given the name since 1883.
When was the name Gale most popular?
In 1957, when about 1,400 baby girls were named Gale.
Is Gale a Boomer name?
Yes. About 72% of living Gales are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Is Gale a boy or girl name?
Mostly a girl's name: 76% of living Gales are women, and 24% are men. The women average 70 and the men 70.
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