Name meaning & stats
Gal
Gal. 403 US babies since 1940, peak 1996. Notable Gals are 1.7× over-represented as singers.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1996
403 US babies were named Gal between 1940 and 2025.
Where Gals end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Footballer | 1.1× | Low · 9 people |
| Actor | 1.5× | Low · 8 people |
| Singer | 1.7× | Low · 6 people |
| Screenwriter | 1.4× | Low · 4 people |
Among notable men who are singers, Gals show up 1.7× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 1996)