How Many People Are Named Gaylene?
Complete statistics for the name Gaylene: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Gaylene is a very rare female name, with only 1,972 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 167,319 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1956 with 118 births, and now most Gaylenes are over 60.
📖 Meaning & Origin
It's believed that life-path number 33 represents a person with great spiritual insight and a strong connection to others.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 70All 2,570 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: 1956Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Gaylene Through the Generations
Gaylene has been a stable name through the generations, with its peak in 1956 when 118 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of Gaylenes are over 60, with 82% of the 1,972 living bearers falling into this age group. This reflects a name that was popular among parents in the mid-20th century but hasn't seen significant resurgence since then.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Gaylene's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Gaylene
How Many People Have the Name Gaylene?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,972 people in the United States currently share the name Gaylene. That works out to roughly 1 in every 167,319 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Gaylene a Common or Rare Name?
Gaylene 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 Gaylene Mean?
Gaylene means "creative variant of Gayle" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Gaylene in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Gaylene Most Popular?
The name Gaylene reached peak popularity in 1956, with 118 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 Gaylene?
Approximately 1,972 people named Gaylene live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,570. That works out to roughly 1 in 167,319 Americans.
Is Gaylene a rare name?
Gaylene is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 167,319 Americans has this name.
What does the name Gaylene mean?
Gaylene means "creative variant of Gayle" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Gaylene more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Gaylene are male and 100% are female.
When was Gaylene most popular?
Gaylene peaked in 1956 with 118 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.