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Gale

Recorded 1883–2025 · United States

Gale was most popular in 1957, when 1,364 American babies were given the name — ranking #426 that year. In 2025 it ranked #13,540, with 13 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 32,343 people named Gale.

Most popular in1957
Rank that year#426
Births that year1,364
Total since 188032,343

Gale over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Gale’s peak in 1957. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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