How Many People Are Named Gala?
Complete statistics for the name Gala: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Gala means 'goddess' in Greek and has been a very rare choice for girls, with only 1,881 people named Gala living in the US today, making up just 1 in 175,396 Americans; a big chunk, 43%, are under 30, giving it a modern twist.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 3 represents creativity and self-expression.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 41All 2,112 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: 1965Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Gala Through the Generations
People named Gala have seen their name peak in popularity in 1965 with 99 births, but now it's experiencing a resurgence among younger parents. With an average age of 41, most of those named Gala are either under 30 (911 individuals) or over 60 (691 individuals), indicating a strong presence among both the young and the elderly. This unique distribution suggests that while Gala remains a rare name, it's gaining traction among contemporary parents who appreciate its classic yet fresh appeal.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Gala
Gala is a feminine given name with multiple origins from different cultures. As a Spanish name, it is a feminine version of the name Gallus, derived either from a Latin cognomen meaning rooster or meaning "man from Gaul". Saint Gall was a 6th-century saint. It is also a Russian diminutive form of the name Galina, from the Greek name Galênê meaning "calm", or a variant of the name Helen. As an English name, it might be used in reference to the word gala, meaning "festival".…
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Other names sharing Gala's Greek roots
📄 About the Name Gala
How Many People Have the Name Gala?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,303 people in the United States currently share the name Gala. That works out to roughly 1 in every 254,374 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Gala a Common or Rare Name?
Gala 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.
What Does the Name Gala Mean?
Gala means "goddess" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Gala in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Gala Most Popular?
The name Gala reached peak popularity in 1965, with 99 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Gala?
Approximately 1,303 people named Gala live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,303. That works out to roughly 1 in 254,374 Americans.
Is Gala a rare name?
Gala is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 254,374 Americans has this name.
What does the name Gala mean?
Gala means "goddess" and comes from Greek origins.
Is Gala more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Gala are male and 100% are female.
When was Gala most popular?
Gala peaked in 1965 with 99 births that year. Current trend: 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.