Gender: Male
Meaning: Full of joy
Pronunciation: G EY
Popularity Rank: #21,103
The name Gay means Full of joy. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Gay is commonly found in United States of America, United Kingdom, South Africa, and 71 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: G EY
G: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
EY: Pronounce as in "they" (DH EY)
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At NamesLook, the name Gay is recorded 1,921 times globally, ranking it as the 21,103th most common name worldwide.
Gay is most prevalent in United States of America, with 713 occurrences, making it the 3,828th most popular name in the country.
In Ireland, the name Gay is found among 1 in every 1859 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #3,828 | 1 : 2,537 |
| United Kingdom | #3,531 | 1 : 2,610 |
| South Africa | #10,126 | 1 : 21,317 |
| Singapore | #4,836 | 1 : 9,262 |
| Italy | #15,824 | 1 : 20,388 |
| Saudi Arabia | #31,797 | 1 : 49,865 |
| Malaysia | #17,532 | 1 : 39,031 |
| Ireland | #1,899 | 1 : 1,859 |
| Colombia | #16,620 | 1 : 26,319 |
| Canada | #7,349 | 1 : 8,248 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Gay from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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