Gao
Girl nameGao has been given to 375 babies in the U.S. since 1980. It peaked in 1989.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
375
Peak year
1989 (32 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1980
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Gao — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Gao.
FAQ
How popular is the name Gao?
Gao has been given to 375 babies in the U.S. since 1980. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Gao peak?
Gao peaked in 1989, when 32 babies were given the name.
Is Gao a girl or boy name?
Gao is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Gao are girls).
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