Names / Gale
Is Gale a first name or a last name?
Gale is both: a family name in some places and a given name in others. It is mostly a family name in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and Slovenia.
How to address someone called Gale
- United States. Gale is used both ways: about 15,866 people had it as a surname in the 2010 census, and 17,166 babies born between 1950 and 2017 were given it as a first name. Look at where it sits in the name and how the person signs.
- United Kingdom. Gale is a family name, usually written last. Write Dear Mr. Gale or Dear Ms. Gale.
- Canada. Gale is a family name, usually written last. Write Dear Mr. Gale or Dear Ms. Gale.
- Australia. Gale is a family name, usually written last. Write Dear Mr. Gale or Dear Ms. Gale.
Not sure which part of a full name is which? Check the full name with the country where the person is based.
Gale by country
People recorded in Wikidata who carry Gale as a family name or as a given name, by country of citizenship (273 in total).
| Country | As family name | As given name | Family name share |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 90 | 65 | 58% |
| United Kingdom | 47 | 3 | 94% |
| Canada | 16 | 4 | 80% |
| Australia | 14 | 1 | 93% |
| Slovenia | 14 | 0 | 100% |
| New Zealand | 7 | 1 | 88% |
Wikidata covers notable people, so counts show how the name is used, not how many people carry it.
Gale in the United States
- As a surname: about 15,866 people in the 2010 census, rank 2,296 among US surnames.
- As a first name: 17,166 babies born between 1950 and 2017, 78% of them girls.
Gale as a given name: men or women?
About 49% of people with Gale as a given name in Wikidata are women, and 78% of US babies given the name. This describes the name, not any one person: it is not a safe basis for Mr. or Ms., and the full name without a title is always polite.
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