Boy nameCurrently #89 in the USRising
Gael
//ˈɡeɪl//
1 syllablePeak year: 20244 lettersStarts with G
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Gael's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Gael's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Gael |
|---|---|
| 1919 | 5 |
| 1921 | 5 |
| 1926 | 5 |
| 1930 | 5 |
| 1935 | 5 |
| 1936 | 14 |
| 1937 | 18 |
| 1938 | 15 |
| 1939 | 22 |
| 1940 | 10 |
| 1941 | 18 |
| 1942 | 15 |
| 1943 | 15 |
| 1944 | 14 |
| 1945 | 25 |
| 1946 | 22 |
| 1947 | 44 |
| 1948 | 25 |
| 1949 | 21 |
| 1950 | 15 |
| 1951 | 14 |
| 1952 | 26 |
| 1953 | 24 |
| 1954 | 17 |
| 1955 | 12 |
| 1956 | 19 |
| 1957 | 11 |
| 1958 | 10 |
| 1959 | 19 |
| 1960 | 8 |
| 1961 | 9 |
| 1962 | 10 |
| 1963 | 13 |
| 1964 | 7 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1967 | 12 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1992 | 22 |
| 1993 | 17 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 47 |
| 2002 | 246 |
| 2003 | 450 |
| 2004 | 758 |
| 2005 | 1,113 |
| 2006 | 1,040 |
| 2007 | 1,173 |
| 2008 | 1,126 |
| 2009 | 1,002 |
| 2010 | 692 |
| 2011 | 695 |
| 2012 | 2,754 |
| 2013 | 2,321 |
| 2014 | 1,815 |
| 2015 | 1,790 |
| 2016 | 2,256 |
| 2017 | 2,245 |
| 2018 | 2,938 |
| 2019 | 2,908 |
| 2020 | 3,271 |
| 2021 | 3,522 |
| 2022 | 3,522 |
| 2023 | 3,639 |
| 2024 | 3,862 |
Gael through the decades
- Gael peaked in 2024, when 3,862 babies were named Gael in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Gael has risen 118% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Gael currently ranks #89 in the US and is on the rise.