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How Many People Are Named Gael?
Estimated people named Gael living in the U.S. today
45,172
Gender distribution
99% male · 1% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 45,866
- Peak year: 2024 (3,862 births)
- Estimated living today: 45,172
Gael by age group — who carries the name today?
Gael popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Gael
Gael has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 45,866 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 45,172 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 7,567 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Gaels you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Gael in the US?
An estimated 45,172 people named Gael are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Gael rare — about 1 in 7,567 Americans.
Is Gael a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Gael is 99% male and 1% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Gael most popular?
Gael peaked in 2024, when 3,862 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Gael?
Gael ranks #972 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 45 out of 100 (higher means rarer).