Girl · #6,802 in 2026

Gayann

Name: Popularity of the name Gayann in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Gayann, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#6,802

Peak Rank

#5,168 (1960)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1947

First Year

1967

Last Year

1960

Peak Year

#5168

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Gayann

Gayann first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1947, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1960, when 7 Gayanns were born — ranking #5,168 that year. As of 2026, Gayann ranks #6,802 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 35 Gayanns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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Names that sound like Gayann

Phonetically similar names — useful when Gayann is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Gan
Gann
Gahn
Gone
Gun
Gain
Gang
Gown
Goon
Goin
Gon
Gane

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gayann

What does the name Gayann mean?

Gayann is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1947. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Gayann in 2026?

In 2026, Gayann ranks #6,802 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Gayann most popular?

Gayann reached its peak popularity in 1960, ranking #5,168 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Gayann a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Gayann is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Gayann?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gayann include Thena, Lorese, Tereatha. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Gayann

Gayann is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1947 and has accumulated 35 births in the dataset. Gayann's peak popularity came in 1960 when it ranked #5,168. Use the chart and map above to compare Gayann's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.