Gaynell
Gaynell is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Joyful or cheerful Nell.
Origin and history
Gaynell is an American invented name created by combining the word 'Gay' with the popular name suffix 'nell'. It gained moderate popularity in the United States during the early to mid-20th century. Today, it is extremely rare for newborns in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
4,251 babies in the United States have been named Gaynell since 1880. It ranks #2698 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- LA (29.7 %)
- AL (15.3 %)
- NC (13.1 %)
- VA (11 %)
- GA (8.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 10 |
| 1890-1900 | 61 |
| 1900-1910 | 105 |
| 1910-1920 | 369 |
| 1920-1930 | 511 |
| 1930-1940 | 754 |
| 1940-1950 | 886 |
| 1950-1960 | 896 |
| 1960-1970 | 452 |
| 1970-1980 | 162 |
| 1980-1990 | 34 |
| 1990-2000 | 11 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Gay, Nell, Nellie
Fun facts
- Gaynell emerged during a trend in the early 1900s of creating compound names using suffixes like -nell and -gale.
- The name saw its highest popularity in the United States between the 1920s and 1950s before declining.