FIRST NAME
Gale
Gale is the 1,008th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 16,711 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 5,751 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #1,008 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
39,794
living · #690
2020 CENSUS
16,711
living · #1,008
BABIES NAMED GALE BY BIRTH YEAR · 1893–2023
20235
As a female name, Gale peaked in 1957, when 1,210 babies were named Gale (the #244 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #1,466 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
19,897
living · #784
2020 CENSUS
5,751
living · #1,466
BABIES NAMED GALE BY BIRTH YEAR · 1883–2025
202513
As a male name, Gale peaked in 1947, when 377 babies were named Gale (the #352 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)