Gayl is a unique and captivating name of American origin, derived from the Gaelic 'Gaille' meaning 'foreign'. It gained popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century but remains relatively uncommon today.
The name Gayl was quite popular during the mid-20th century, with peak years being 1947 (24 births) and 1952 (43 births). However, its usage significantly decreased after the 1960s, with fewer than 10 births per year from 1963 onwards. Overall, there were a total of 607 births named Gayl between 1917 and 1975.