Gae
Every Gae since 1913 — 652 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Gae
Gae is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1913, 652 American babies have been named Gae. Its peak came in 1946, when 28 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1940s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Gae stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Gae year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
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| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | 14 | #3,461 |
| 1960 | 13 | #3,562 |
| 1955 | 18 | #2,659 |
| 1950 | 13 | #2,952 |
| 1945 | 22 | #1,811 |
| 1940 | 18 | #1,918 |
| 1935 | 10 | #2,802 |
| 1930 | 7 | #3,806 |
| 1925 | 6 | #4,625 |
| 1920 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Gae
- Gae Aulenti Architect · 1927–2012
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Gae in 2025?
Gae did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Gae?
652 babies have been named Gae in the United States since 1913, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Gae most popular?
Gae peaked in 1946, when 28 newborns received the name.
Is Gae a boy or girl name?
Gae is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Gae rising or falling?
Gae has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Gae?
Well-known people named Gae include Gae Aulenti (architect).