Gale
Meaning
short form of Abigail, 'father's joy'; also the English word for a strong wind
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Gale peaked in the 1940s and the 1950s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Gale
Most people given the name Gale in the United States were born between 1940 and 1969. The Gale you meet today is most often in their 60s or 70s.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Gale deep dive
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