Gaye
Gender-neutral name · English · French
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #586 in 1952
0 babies were named Gaye in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1909–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Gaye you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryGaye first shows up in US birth records in 1909, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 116 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1952, when it reached #586.
About the name Gaye
Gaye is a gender-neutral name of English and French origin. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-aye”. US birth records list Gaye for girls from 1909 to 1976, in 67 of those 68 years. Its best year was 1952, when it ranked #586 among girl names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1976, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English namesFrench names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 14 | 69,444 girls |
| 1910s | 8.7 | 114,679 girls |
| 1920s | 8.9 | 111,857 girls |
| 1930s | 56 | 17,768 girls |
| 1940s | 90 | 11,057 girls |
| 1950s | 106 | 9,429 girls |
| 1960s | 77 | 12,987 girls |
| 1970s | 13 | 78,829 girls |
More English names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Gaye
What is the origin of the name Gaye?
Gaye has English, French roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Oliver.
Is Gaye a boy or girl name?
Both. Gaye is used for boys and girls.
How popular is the name Gaye?
Gaye is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1976. It peaked at #586 in 1952.