US Popularity:10393
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):Gaelic, Hebrew, Scottish
Meaning:Joy; Wind; Tranquility; My father is joy; Gives joy; Foreigner, outlander
Gale is a gender-neutral name of English origin with a range of diverse meanings, including “joy,” “wind,” or “tranquility.” It was derived from the Old English word gal, which was used to describe someone who was pleasant or merry. This name can also be a form of Abigail, which means “my father is joy” or “gives joy.” Gale in Scottish can mean “foreigner” or “outlander,” taken from the Gaelic word gall, which was used to refer to strangers. The character of Gale Hawthorne features in The Hunger Games novels by Suzanne Collins. If you want your little one to spark joy wherever they go, Gale is a great choice.

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Gale Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Gale is currently #3579 on The Bump
Boy:Gale is currently #2002 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Gale is currently #2410 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Gale is currently #10393 in U.S. births
Boy:Gale is currently #5999 in U.S. births
Girl:Gale is currently #15909 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#15909
in 2023
- 15909
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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