Gayle
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About Gayle
Gayle is a feminine name with multiple origins. It can be derived from the Hebrew name Abigail, meaning 'father's joy,' or it may be a variant of Gail, which began as a short form of names beginning with the Germanic element 'gal' meaning 'happy' or 'cheerful.' The name may also relate to the English word 'gale,' referring to a strong wind. Gayle enjoyed particular popularity in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s but has declined since then. The name has a clean, straightforward quality with a subtly nature-inspired undertone. Its brief, single-syllable structure gives it a certain crisp efficiency, while the spelling with 'y' adds a touch of distinction to this classic mid-century favorite.
Gayle is also given to boys.
Pronounced GAYL.
As of October 2026, Gayle ranked #6461 in US births in 1989 SSA, peaked at #408 in 1936.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
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Gayle on lists
Famous Gayles
- Gayle KingGirl
American TV host, broadcast journalist, magazine editor, and Oprah BFF
- Gayle HunnicuttGirl
American actress
- Gayle FormanGirl
American novelist
- Gayle BlakeneyGirl
Australian actress
- Gayle BroughtonGirl
New Zealand rugby player
- Gayle S. RubinGirl
American cultural anthropologist
- Abigail "Gayle" ZsigaGirl
English electronic music artist
Gayle in pop culture
- GayleGirl
character from TV's "Bob's Burgers," voiced by Megan Mullally
- Gayle WatersGirl
Waters, character from Chris Flemming's 40 episode YouTube comedy series, "Gayle"