Gage
boy name#973 in 2025Gage entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #136 in 2003, ranks #973 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1914–2025
#973
rank today
#136
peak (2003)
235
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3221 |
| 1920s | #4009 |
| 1930s | #3534 |
| 1940s | #3429 |
| 1950s | #3622 |
| 1960s | #3374 |
| 1970s | #2643 |
| 1980s | #1942 |
| 1990s | #247 |
| 2000s | #147 |
| 2010s | #251 |
| 2020s | #702 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Gage has been most popular in TX, CA, PA.
Living bearers
About 60,000 people named Gage are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gage alive today was born around 2005, making them about 20 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gage in 2025?
- Gage ranks #973 among US boy names in 2025, with 235 babies given the name.
- When was the name Gage most popular?
- Gage peaked in 2003, reaching #136 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Gage with classmates?
- Gage will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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