Gay Name Popularity Trends: Regional & Generational Analysis
Over the recent 3 years, the trend of this Boy name is stalled, while the trend over the past 25 years is stalled. Over the recent 3 years, the trend of this Girl name is stalled, while the trend over the past 25 years is stalled. Generational insights show the name 'Gay' has seen varying ranks over time: In the G.I. Generation generation (1901~1927), it ranked 873rd out of 1539 names. In the Silent Generation generation (1928~1945), it ranked 404th out of 1429 names. In the Silent Generation generation (1928~1945), it ranked 1318th out of 1332 names. In the Baby Boomers generation (1946~1964), it ranked 402nd out of 1441 names. In the Generation X (Gen X) generation (1965~1980), it ranked 1101st out of 1550 names. Explore detailed regional and generational insights into the name 'Gay' to discover its timeless appeal and modern trends.
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Visualized Trend by Regions for 'Gay'Visualized Trend by States for 'Gay'
The total number and actual popularities of births of the name "Gay"
Years with the same rank do not necessarily indicate the same number of births. Name data come from Social Security card applications for births that occurred in the United States.The rankings of the name "Gay" by years
Gay Name Popularity by Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation(1901~1927) | Girl | 873rd/1539 | 1,051 |
| Silent Generation(1928~1945) | Girl | 404th/1429 | 5,134 |
| Silent Generation(1928~1945) | Boy | 1318th/1332 | 42 |
| Baby Boomers(1946~1964) | Girl | 402nd/1441 | 10,039 |
| Generation X (Gen X)(1965~1980) | Girl | 1101st/1550 | 1,011 |
Name Rankings by Generations and Regions
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901~1927) |
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| Silent Generation (1928~1945) |
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| Baby Boomers (1946~1964) |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965~1980) |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981~1996) |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997~2012) |
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| Generation Alpha (2013~2023) |
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Popularities by States
In this context, popularity is determined by dividing the number of births with a specific name in a given state by the total number of births in that state. This method provides an absolute measure of popularity that remains unaffected by population size.