Gaynel is an unusual yet appealing given name, of American origin. It was popularized during the mid-20th century and is often considered a unisex name, although it's more commonly associated with females. The name Gaynel is derived from combining 'Gayle' with 'Nell', resulting in a unique moniker that stands out without being too exotic.
The name Gaynel experienced a significant peak in popularity between 1950 and 1956, with 43 births recorded across these years alone (11 births in 1950, 17 births in 1951, 7 births in both 1953 and 1954, 13 births in both 1955 and 1956). Before this period, there were fewer than 10 births per year, with the exception of a brief spike to 11 births in 1938. After 1965, the name's popularity declined notably, with only five births recorded between 1960 and 1965 inclusive. Overall, there were 214 recorded births of Gaynel across the years 1911 to 1965.