Unisex nameCurrently #11,401 in the USRising
Gal
//ˈɡæl//
1 syllablePeak year: 19963 lettersStarts with G
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Gal'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.
Gal's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Gal |
|---|---|
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1951 | 9 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1958 | 8 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1989 | 11 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 16 |
| 1992 | 17 |
| 1993 | 13 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 19 |
| 1996 | 21 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 17 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2005 | 17 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 8 |
Gal through the decades
- Gal peaked in 1996, when 21 babies were named Gal in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2006–2024), use of Gal has fallen 26% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Gal currently ranks #11,401 in the US and is on the rise.