Girl · #4,255 in 2026

Gaythel

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

Current Rank

#4,255

Peak Rank

#4,805 (1927)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1927

First Year

1937

Last Year

1927

Peak Year

#4805

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Gaythel

Gaythel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1927, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1927, when 5 Gaythels were born — ranking #4,805 that year. As of 2026, Gaythel ranks #4,255 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 10 Gaythels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Gaythel

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

Gazel
Gayal
Cathal
Guzzle
Geisel
Gisele
Gimel
Gaffle
Guttle
Gotha
Gamel
Gissel

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gaythel

What does the name Gaythel mean?

Gaythel is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1927. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Gaythel in 2026?

In 2026, Gaythel ranks #4,255 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Gaythel most popular?

Gaythel reached its peak popularity in 1927, ranking #4,805 that year with 5 babies given the name.

Is Gaythel a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Gaythel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gaythel include Aloa, Apolinar, Athlee. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Gaythel

Gaythel is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1927 and has accumulated 10 births in the dataset. Gaythel's peak popularity came in 1927 when it ranked #4,805. Use the chart and map above to compare Gaythel'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.