Gail Name Origin
/Gale/-
American (Caucasian) 50%
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British (Caucasian) 30%
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Canadian (Caucasian) 20%
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Name Details
- First Name: Gail
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
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Name Origin
Gail is of Old English origin, derived from the word 'gail' meaning 'joy' or 'merry'. It became popular as a given name in English-speaking countries in the 20th century.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Gail each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).