How Common is the First Name Gail?
We estimate that there are 144,423 people named Gail who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Gail is the 191st most common for women, and the 374th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Gail?
The average person named Gail is 69.58 years old.
Is Gail a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
12 people named Gail were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 8,362nd most popular name for girls, and the 14,309th most popular overall.
The popularity of Gail peaked in 1951, when it was the 36th most popular name for baby girls.
Is Gail a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Gail is mostly a female name, but there are some men named Gail. 98.2% of people named Gail are female, while 1.8% are male.
Facts About the Name Gail