Feminine dossier · first seen 1947
Gal
Rising
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
2022
Peak births
16
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
Quick answers about Gal
How many people are named Gal?
An estimated 231 living Americans are named Gal.
How rare is Gal?
Gal is very rare among babies today, with 10 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 37.5% from its 2022 peak.
How old is the typical Gal?
The median age of a living American named Gal is approximately 24 years, with most bearers falling between 5 and 34 years old.
Is Gal still popular?
Yes — Gal is currently rising in popularity, with 10 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 16.8× higher than the previous decade.
1947Peak 20222025
Peak year
2022
Decline from peak
37.5%
2025
10
All-time
255