Gayle
Meaning: Calm, healer, tranquil
Origin: Greek
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #370
Total births: 234
History: Gayle peaked in the 1970s in Australia. The name has a breezy, optimistic character. Gayle represents the generation of Australian women who embodied 1970s optimism.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1955) | #98 |
| Babies named Gayle in 1955 | 70 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 234 |
| Peak year | 1952 (90 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #80 |
| Years in records | 1952–1955 (3 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Gayle
What does the name Gayle mean?
Gayle means “Calm, healer, tranquil” from Greek roots.
What is the origin of the name Gayle?
Gayle has Greek origin. The traditional meaning is “Calm, healer, tranquil”.
How popular is Gayle in Australia?
Gayle ranked #98 in Australia in 1955 — given to 70 babies that year.
When was Gayle most popular?
Gayle peaked in 1952 with 90 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Gayle a boy or girl name?
Gayle is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Gayles in registered births are female.