12,437births recorded
1Countries
1Variants
1937Peak · United States
#6446United States 2025
Gale is a boy name family recorded 12,437 times in 1 country since 1883. It ranks highest today in the United States (#6446 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1937, at 13.3 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Gale
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gale | English | 12,437 | 🇺🇸 United States | #6446 | 1937 | ▲ 77 % |
Questions about Gale
How popular is the name Gale?
In 2025 it ranked #6446 in the United States. Official registers record 12,437 births across 1 country.
When was Gale most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1937, at 13.3 births per 100,000.
Is Gale a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Gale is a boy name.