How old is someone named Gayle?
The average Gayle is 70 years old.
Half of all living Gayles are between 65 and 77.
When was Gayle popular?
Gayle rose fast and peaked in 1951, during the Baby Boom, then faded almost as fast. 53% of all Gayles were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 148 | 0 |
| 1910s | 1,052 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,741 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 6,374 | 1,500 |
| 1940s | 17,483 | 10,000 |
| 1950s | 24,517 | 19,000 |
| 1960s | 10,404 | 9,100 |
| 1970s | 2,826 | 2,600 |
| 1980s | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| 1990s | 369 | 360 |
| 2000s | 130 | 130 |
| 2010s | 57 | under 100 |
| 2020s | 30 | under 100 |
How many Gayles are still alive?
About 44,000 Gayles are alive in the US today. That's 66% of the roughly 66,000 babies named Gayle since 1891.
Roughly half of all Gayles ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Gayle?
About two in three living Gayles are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
- Silent 13%
- Boomer 70%
- Gen X 14%
- Millennial 3%
- Gen Z under 1%
Is Gayle an old name?
Yes. Gayle is older than 98 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Is Gayle a boy or girl name?
Mostly girls: 96.3% of living Gayles are women.
Names the same age as Gayle
NAME TWIN
Gayle's name twin is Gail. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Gail's age curve is the closest match to Gayle's: 95% alike.
Other spellings: Gale (70)
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Questions about the name Gayle
How old is the average Gayle?
The average Gayle in the US is 70 years old. The median is 71, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Gayle?
About 44,000 Gayles are alive in the US today, out of roughly 66,000 babies given the name since 1891.
When was the name Gayle most popular?
In 1951, when about 2,900 baby girls were named Gayle.
Is Gayle a Boomer name?
Yes. About 70% of living Gayles 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