Feminine dossier · first seen 1886

Gay

Extinct Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1959
Peak births
682
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Boomer
1886Peak 19592025
peak 1959 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020

Quick answers about Gay

How many people are named Gay?

Based on SSA birth records through 1982, an estimated 10,525 Americans born with the name Gay may still be living. No new bearers have been recorded since 1982.

How rare is Gay?

Gay has not appeared in SSA records since 1982. It is effectively extinct as a new baby name — no girls received it in the latest available data.

How old is the typical Gay?

The median age of a living American named Gay is approximately 71 years, with most bearers falling between 65 and 78 years old.

Is Gay still popular?

No. Gay is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 1982.

Peak year
1959
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
17,985