Girl · 2174th of 12,526
Gaile
Meaning, origin and U.S. popularity at a glance
903
Total Births
145
Years of Data
1946
Peak Popularity Year
49
Peak Births
Generational story
Where Gaile stands across generations
This name is not present in the Generation Alpha ranking.
Based on the most recent three-year movement in the national data.
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Meaning, origin & U.S. popularity
Summary
Gaile has its roots in Old English and means joy or rejoice. The name evolved from Gail to its current form in modern usage. It is associated with positive traits and has a limited biblical relevance.
Etymology & cultural background Open the full meaning, origin, history, and variants
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/ɡeɪl/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
Gaile is derived from the Old English name 'Gail', which means 'joy' or 'rejoice'.
Meaning
joy, rejoice
Language Evolution
Gail, Gaile
Historical Usage
The name Gaile gained popularity in the 20th century as a feminine form of the name Gail.
Variants & Derivatives
Gail, Gaily
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Gaile is perceived as a unique and cheerful name, though it is not widely used.
Famous People
Gaile R. J. M. P. de Klerk, South African politician
Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
3-Year Trend:
Stable
25-Year Trend:
Relatively Stable
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
3-Year Trend:
Stable
25-Year Trend:
Relatively Stable
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 49 peak births in 1946
Geographic Spread
Popular across 4 US states, with strongest presence in California
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 6 different American generations with varying popularity
Alternative spellings & similar sounds
Compare 5 names that share a similar pronunciation but use different spellings.
Historical Birth Statistics
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History
Full popularity table across American generations 6 generation and gender records
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Recorded births |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 7552nd of 7552 | 5 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 4967th of 9107 | 53 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2054th of 9204 | 308 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2174th of 12526 | 494 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 10755th of 19264 | 38 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 27321st of 27321 | 5 |