Boys name · Illinois
Gael in Illinois
Gael was the 68th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 156 babies named Gael that year. Since 2002, Illinois families have named 2,501 babies Gael.
Popularity over time
Gael in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 18 | 544th |
| 2005 | 74 | 209th |
| 2009 | 60 | 235th |
| 2012 | 147 | 106th |
| 2015 | 88 | 188th |
| 2018 | 172 | 81st |
| 2022 | 142 | 84th |
| 2025 | 156 | 68th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois climbed from 544th in 2002 to 68th in 2025.
The most babies named Gael in Illinois in a single year was 172, in 2023. Its best showing was 58th among boys names in 2023.
Across the country, Gael reached its best rank of 28th in Texas (2023). See Gael in every state →
How popular is Gael in Illinois?
Gael was the 68th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 156 babies named Gael that year. Since 2002, Illinois families have named 2,501 babies Gael.
How many babies are named Gael in Illinois?
In 2025, 156 babies were named Gael in Illinois. The most babies named Gael in Illinois in a single year was 172, in 2023.
What is the rank of Gael in Illinois?
Gael ranked 68th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 58th among boys names in 2023.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.