How Many People Are Named Gaelle?

Complete statistics for the name Gaelle: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Gaelle
Very Rare
French

Gaelle is a very rare female name, with only 475 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 695,094 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 79% of those named Gaelle being under 30.

~475
Living in US
1 in 695,094
Americans
2023
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

🌐
Origin
French
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Sensitive Creative
6
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 6 are known for their nurturing and caring nature.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

50,861
Worldwide Bearers
#18,253
Global Rank
🇫🇷 France
28,418
🇨🇲 Cameroon
8,018
🇲🇬 Madagascar
3,023
🇭🇹 Haiti
2,636
🇬🇦 Gabon
1,523
🇧🇪 Belgium
1,493
🇨🇩 DR Congo
1,335
🇨🇬 Congo
670
🇺🇸 United States
463
🇬🇧 England
342

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
475 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 19
381
Would be under 30 (79%)
99
Would be 30–60 (21%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 480 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2023

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
79
Classic Feel
10
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Gaelle Through the Generations

Gaelle has seen a surge in popularity, peaking in 2023 with 20 births, and currently, the average age of people named Gaelle is 19. The majority, 381 out of 475, are under 30, indicating its status as a newer-generation name. With no one over 60, it's clear that Gaelle is a name embraced by younger generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Florida 94
New York 45

✨ Similar Names to Gaelle

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Gaelle's French roots

📄 About the Name Gaelle

How Many People Have the Name Gaelle?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 475 people in the United States currently share the name Gaelle. That works out to roughly 1 in every 695,094 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Gaelle a Common or Rare Name?

Gaelle is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Gaelle in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Gaelle Most Popular?

The name Gaelle reached peak popularity in 2023, with 20 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Gaelle?

Approximately 475 people named Gaelle live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 480. That works out to roughly 1 in 695,094 Americans.

Is Gaelle a rare name?

Gaelle is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 695,094 Americans has this name.

What does the name Gaelle mean?

The meaning and origin of Gaelle are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.

Is Gaelle more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Gaelle are male and 100% are female.

When was Gaelle most popular?

Gaelle peaked in 2023 with 20 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US475
All-Time Births480
1 in X1 in 695,094
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age19
Peak Year2023
World Rank#18,253
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.