How Many People Are Named Gail?

Curious about how common the name Gail is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 210,681
Popularity Level Uncommon
Probability 1 in 1,566 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 210,681 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Gail.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 1,566 people has this name.

This classification places Gail in the Uncommon category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Gail

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Uncommon

Probability: 1 in 1,566 people

Total Count

210,681

Top 10%

Gender Distribution

Male: 8,951
Female: 201,730

Predicted Gender

Male

Age Information

Average Age: 74

  • Young (<30) 699
  • Adult (30–60) 18,038
  • Old (>60) 191,944

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 0.0%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alaska 173
  • Alabama 2,004
  • Arkansas 1,139
  • Arizona 639
  • California 14,528
  • Colorado 1,635
  • Connecticut 4,856
  • DC 1,744
  • Delaware 530
  • Florida 4,190
  • Georgia 4,146
  • Hawaii 1,391
  • Iowa 2,554
  • Idaho 636
  • Illinois 13,260
  • Indiana 3,659
  • Kansas 1,943
  • Kentucky 1,632
  • Louisiana 3,618
  • Massachusetts 11,544
  • Maryland 3,450
  • Maine 1,998
  • Michigan 11,706
  • Minnesota 5,148
  • Missouri 4,085
  • Mississippi 1,241
  • Montana 764
  • North Carolina 3,641
  • North Dakota 1,006
  • Nebraska 1,377
  • New Hampshire 1,263
  • New Jersey 10,128
  • New Mexico 468
  • Nevada 180
  • New York 26,777
  • Ohio 9,958
  • Oklahoma 1,542
  • Oregon 1,693
  • Pennsylvania 13,442
  • Rhode Island 2,116
  • South Carolina 1,959
  • South Dakota 787
  • Tennessee 2,308
  • Texas 5,133
  • Utah 657
  • Virginia 3,034
  • Vermont 750
  • Washington 3,708
  • Wisconsin 6,360
  • West Virginia 1,115
  • Wyoming 269
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Gail?

Approximately 210,681 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Gail, based on statistical analysis.

Is Gail a rare name?

Gail is considered Uncommon when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.