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Gaye

Recorded 1909–1976 · United States

Gaye was most popular in 1960, when 268 American babies were given the name — ranking #1,079 that year. It was not recorded in 2025. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 5,746 people named Gaye.

Most popular in1960
Rank that year#1,079
Births that year268
Total since 18805,746

Gaye over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Gaye’s peak in 1960. 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