How old is someone named Gayla?
The average Gayla is 64 years old.
Half of all living Gaylas are between 58 and 72.
When was Gayla popular?
Gayla had one big moment, peaking in 1954. 55% of the babies ever named Gayla arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
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Show the numbers by decade
| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 39 | 0 |
| 1930s | 320 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 1,352 | 820 |
| 1950s | 3,917 | 3,100 |
| 1960s | 3,336 | 2,900 |
| 1970s | 1,200 | 1,100 |
| 1980s | 387 | 370 |
| 1990s | 221 | 220 |
| 2000s | 66 | under 100 |
| 2010s | 6 | under 100 |
How many Gaylas are still alive?
About 8,700 Gaylas are alive in the US today. That's 80% of the roughly 11,000 babies named Gayla since 1921.
Most Gaylas ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Gayla?
More than half of living Gaylas are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
- Silent 4%
- Boomer 61%
- Gen X 28%
- Millennial 6%
- Gen Z 1%
Is Gayla an old name?
Yes. Gayla is older than 94 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Is Gayla a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.9% of living Gaylas are women.
Names the same age as Gayla
NAME TWIN
Gayla's name twin is Pamela. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Pamela's age curve is the closest match to Gayla's: 93% alike.
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Questions about the name Gayla
How old is the average Gayla?
The average Gayla in the US is 64 years old. The median is 65, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Gayla?
About 8,700 Gaylas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 11,000 babies given the name since 1921.
When was the name Gayla most popular?
In 1954, when about 620 baby girls were named Gayla.
Is Gayla a Boomer name?
Yes. About 61% of living Gaylas 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