Feminine dossier · first seen 1881
Gail
Endangered
Down 99.9% from peak
Peak era
1951
Peak births
9,886
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Boomer
Quick answers about Gail
How many people are named Gail?
An estimated 107,175 living Americans are named Gail.
How rare is Gail?
Gail is very rare among babies today, with 12 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 99.9% from its 1951 peak.
How old is the typical Gail?
The median age of a living American named Gail is approximately 70 years, with most bearers falling between 64 and 75 years old.
Is Gail still popular?
No. Gail is endangered as a baby name, down 99.9% from its 1951 peak with 12 births in 2025.
Where is Gail most common?
Gail has its strongest geographic signal in Iowa, where it appears 4.4× more often than the national baseline.
1881Peak 19512025
Peak year
1951
Decline from peak
99.9%
2025
12
All-time
201,746