6,320births recorded
6Countries
1Variants
1954Peak · South Australia
#3414France 2025
Gaye is a girl name family recorded 6,320 times in 6 countries since 1909. It ranks highest today in France (#3414 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in South Australia in 1954, at 59.1 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Gaye
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaye | English | 5,746 | 🇺🇸 United States | – | 1960 | – |
| Gaye | English | 305 | 🇫🇷 France | #3414 | 2021 | ▲ 27 % |
| Gaye | English | 167 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1948 | – |
| Gaye | English | 80 | 🇦🇺 South Australia | – | 1954 | – |
| Gaye | English | 15 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 1945 | – |
| Gaye | English | 7 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | – | 1998 | – |
Questions about Gaye
How popular is the name Gaye?
In 2025 it ranked #3414 in France. Official registers record 6,320 births across 6 countries.
When was Gaye most popular?
It peaked in South Australia in 1954, at 59.1 births per 100,000.
Is Gaye a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Gaye is a girl name.