Gael
4 countries#86 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Gael was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
49,752 births recorded 1919–2025 · currently #86 · peaked in 2024 with 3,879 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Illinois, New York, Arizona
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
28,249 births recorded 1925–2022 · currently #1128 · peaked in 1981 with 961 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Loire-Atlantique, Finistère, Bouches-du-Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
267 births recorded 1974–2022 · peaked in 2020 with 28 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
180 births recorded 2006–2021 · currently #1448 · peaked in 2020 with 25 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
87 births recorded 1974–2022 · peaked in 1976 with 12 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Gael’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #314 | — |
| 2007 | #296 | ↑18 |
| 2008 | #298 | ↓2 |
| 2009 | #318 | ↓20 |
| 2010 | #408 | ↓90 |
| 2011 | #410 | ↓2 |
| 2012 | #146 | ↑264 |
| 2013 | #177 | ↓31 |
| 2014 | #213 | ↓36 |
| 2015 | #220 | ↓7 |
| 2016 | #178 | ↑42 |
| 2017 | #178 | — |
| 2018 | #132 | ↑46 |
| 2019 | #133 | ↓1 |
| 2020 | #112 | ↑21 |
| 2021 | #109 | ↑3 |
| 2022 | #104 | ↑5 |
| 2023 | #100 | ↑4 |
| 2024 | #89 | ↑11 |
| 2025 | #86 | ↑3 |
Frequently asked questions about Gael
Is Gael a popular name?
Yes — Gael currently ranks #86 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Gael more common for boys or girls?
Gael is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Gael most popular?
Gael peaked in 2024 in United States, with 3,879 recorded births that year.
Is Gael rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Gael’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4168 in 1919 to #86 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Gael?
At least 78,268 babies have been recorded with the name Gael across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Gael popular in more than one country?
Yes — Gael appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Gael?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Gael include Adriel, Luka, Arthur, Jeremiah.
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