NAME PROFILE
Gayle
Gayle is a name of English and Irish origin meaning 'joyful' or 'merry.' It has a cheerful connotation, often associated with someone who brings happiness and positivity to those around them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 66,308 |
| Gender | Female (3% / 97%) |
| Peak year | 1951 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1912 |
| Most recent | 2000 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 22%IL — 20%CA — 20%IN — 19%OH — 19%
Notable People
Gayle King (Journalist, co-host of *CBS This Morning*) · Gayle Forman (Author, known for *If I Stay*) · Gayle McCormick (Singer, lead vocalist of *Smith*) · Gayle Sayers (American football player, Hall of Famer) · Gayle Hunnicutt (Actress, known for *The Man Who Knew Too Much*)
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