Boys name · Illinois
Gael in Illinois
Gael was the #68 most common boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 156 Gael births that year. In years with 5 or more births, 2,501 were recorded from 2002 on.
Popularity over time
Gael in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 18 | #544 |
| 2005 | 74 | #209 |
| 2009 | 60 | #235 |
| 2012 | 147 | #106 |
| 2015 | 88 | #188 |
| 2018 | 172 | #81 |
| 2022 | 142 | #84 |
| 2025 | 156 | #68 |
Rank swung between #58 (2023) and #544 (2002) in Illinois, from #544 in 2002 to #68 in 2025.
Gael had its most births in Illinois in 2023, when 172 babies were given the name. In 2023 it reached #58, its highest boys-name rank in Illinois.
Across the country, Gael reached its highest rank of #28 in Texas (2023). See Gael in every state →
How popular is Gael in Illinois?
Gael was the #68 most common boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 156 Gael births that year. In years with 5 or more births, 2,501 were recorded from 2002 on.
How many babies are named Gael in Illinois?
Illinois recorded 156 births of babies named Gael in 2025.
What is the rank of Gael in Illinois?
Gael's 2025 rank among boys names in Illinois was #68.
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.