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Gail

Recorded 1881–2025 · United States

Gail was most popular in 1951, when 10,066 American babies were given the name — ranking #69 that year. In 2025 it ranked #14,309, with 12 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 210,698 people named Gail.

Most popular in1951
Rank that year#69
Births that year10,066
Total since 1880210,698

Gail over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Gail’s peak in 1951. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Hebrew · short form of Abigail

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org