How Many People Are Named Gaye?
Complete statistics for the name Gaye: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Gaye is a very rare female name, with only 4,072 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 81,047 Americans. The majority of those named Gaye are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1960.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 2 represents balance and harmony.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 74All 5,747 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: 1960Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Gaye Through the Generations
Throughout the generations, Gaye has maintained a stable presence, though it peaked in 1960 with 268 births. Today, the name is predominantly held by older individuals, with 92% being over 60 years old. This age skew paints a picture of a name that was once popular but has since become less common among younger generations, yet remains cherished by those who grew up with it.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Gaye's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Gaye
How Many People Have the Name Gaye?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,977 people in the United States currently share the name Gaye. That works out to roughly 1 in every 167,653 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Gaye a Common or Rare Name?
Gaye 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 Gaye Mean?
Gaye means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Gaye in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Gaye Most Popular?
The name Gaye reached peak popularity in 1960, with 268 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Gaye?
Approximately 1,977 people named Gaye live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,977. That works out to roughly 1 in 167,653 Americans.
Is Gaye a rare name?
Gaye is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 167,653 Americans has this name.
What does the name Gaye mean?
Gaye means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Gaye more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Gaye are male and 100% are female.
When was Gaye most popular?
Gaye peaked in 1960 with 268 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.