Gail
Meaning: From Galilee, province, rolling hills
Origin: Hebrew/Spanish
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #144
Total births: 3,504
History: Gail peaked in the 1960s in Australia. The name means 'joyful' and has a bright, optimistic character. Gail represents the generation of Australian women who grew up in the post-war prosperity boom — optimistic times in suburban Australia.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1966) | #94 |
| Babies named Gail in 1966 | 78 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 3,504 |
| Peak year | 1952 (454 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #15 |
| Years in records | 1952–1966 (15 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 40 spots |
Frequently asked about Gail
What does the name Gail mean?
Gail means “From Galilee, province, rolling hills” from Hebrew/Spanish roots.
What is the origin of the name Gail?
Gail has Hebrew/Spanish origin. The traditional meaning is “From Galilee, province, rolling hills”.
How popular is Gail in Australia?
Gail ranked #94 in Australia in 1966 — given to 78 babies that year.
When was Gail most popular?
Gail peaked in 1952 with 454 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Gail a boy or girl name?
Gail is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Gails in registered births are female.
Is the name Gail rising or falling in popularity?
Gail has fallen 40 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #54 in 1961 to #94 in 1966.
How long has Gail been recorded in Australia?
Gail appears in birth records in Australia across 15 years — from 1952 through 1966.