Gage
An occupational surname from Middle English gage, guage (“measure”) for an assayer, or gage (“pledge”) for a moneylender.
Every Gage since 1914 — 61,055 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Gage
Gage is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #973 in 2025 with 235 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 61,055 American babies have been named Gage. Its peak came in 2003, when 2,950 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Gage stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Gage year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 235 | #973 |
| 2024 | — | — | 303 | #824 |
| 2023 | — | — | 361 | #731 |
| 2022 | 5 | #16,138 | 430 | #641 |
| 2021 | — | — | 499 | #565 |
| 2020 | — | — | 629 | #475 |
| 2019 | 6 | #14,385 | 753 | #410 |
| 2018 | — | — | 845 | #381 |
| 2017 | 9 | #11,001 | 1,049 | #326 |
| 2016 | 8 | #12,147 | 1,303 | #279 |
| 2015 | — | — | 1,541 | #242 |
| 2014 | 6 | #15,239 | 1,945 | #202 |
| 2013 | 7 | #13,652 | 2,156 | #188 |
| 2012 | 8 | #12,613 | 2,274 | #172 |
| 2011 | 6 | #15,469 | 2,508 | #154 |
| 2010 | 8 | #12,691 | 2,564 | #152 |
| 2009 | 11 | #10,209 | 2,886 | #141 |
| 2008 | 11 | #10,312 | 2,854 | #146 |
| 2007 | 6 | #16,149 | 2,741 | #149 |
| 2006 | 10 | #10,858 | 2,689 | #154 |
| 2005 | 16 | #7,252 | 2,702 | #151 |
| 2004 | 14 | #7,967 | 2,756 | #145 |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,263 | 2,939 | #136 |
| 2002 | 12 | #8,460 | 2,746 | #140 |
| 2001 | 13 | #7,890 | 2,759 | #144 |
| 2000 | 6 | #13,736 | 2,348 | #166 |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,694 | 1,499 | #203 |
| 1990 | — | — | 667 | #360 |
| 1985 | — | — | 63 | #1,185 |
| 1980 | — | — | 15 | #3,000 |
| 1975 | — | — | 20 | #2,239 |
| 1970 | — | — | 8 | #3,620 |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | 5 | #4,057 |
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| 1925 | — | — | 5 | #4,465 |
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Famous people named Gage
- Gage Golightly Actor · b. 1993
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gage mean?
An occupational surname from Middle English gage, guage (“measure”) for an assayer, or gage (“pledge”) for a moneylender.
How popular is the name Gage in 2025?
Gage ranked #973 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 235 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Gage?
61,055 babies have been named Gage in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Gage most popular?
Gage peaked in 2003, when 2,950 newborns received the name.
Is Gage a boy or girl name?
Gage is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Gage rising or falling?
Gage is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Gage?
Well-known people named Gage include Gage Golightly (actor).