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Girl’s name · US records 1886–1982

Gay

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Gay appeared in the US girl naming records from 1886 through 1982, reaching its highest point in 1959. It is a 1-syllable girl name ranked #841 by total recorded use. Common spelling relatives include Gaye, Gai.

#841girl rank
1959peak year
1syllables

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