Holding steady.
Popularity of Gaile since 1909
Babies named Gaile per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 22 |
| 1920s | 36 |
| 1930s | 143 |
| 1940s | 301 |
| 1950s | 281 |
| 1960s | 100 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Gaile is a rare name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1909 but saw its peak year in 1946. Despite never ranking in the top 1000, it has maintained a consistent but low level of usage since the 1940s, showing a stable trajectory. The name is most commonly considered a variant of Gail or Gayle, linking it to the more familiar Abigail. Gaile's sound fits well with mid-century style, sharing sounds with names like Dale and Faye. Its lack of a definitive meaning or strong cultural ties makes it a name chosen more for sound than significance. As it never achieved widespread popularity, Gaile remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon name with a vintage feel.
Gaile is a less common variant of the name Gail, itself a short form of Abigail, a Hebrew name meaning 'my father is joy.' Alternatively, it may be a feminine form of the Old English name Gale, meaning 'pleasant' or 'lively.' The name saw modest use in the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1940s, but has since become rare.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Gaile
Names that share Gaile's style, for a brother or sister.
