NAME PROFILE
Gayl
Derived from the Late Latin name Franciscus, meaning 'Frenchman.' It signifies a person who is free-spirited, generous, and possesses a deep appreciation for art and nature.
Key Stats
| Total births | 622 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1952 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1941 |
| Most recent | 1952 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 40%IL — 20%NY — 20%IN — 20%AK — 0%
Notable People
Francisco Goya (Romantic painter and printmaker) · Francisco Lindor (Professional baseball shortstop) · Francisco Pizarro (Explorer and navigator) · Francisco de Zurbarán (Spanish Golden Age painter) · Francisco Lachowski (International fashion model)
Nicknames & Diminutives
PacoPanchoCiscoFranChico
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