Gates
boy name#4707 in 2025Gates entered the US charts in 1904, peaked at #1064 in 1904, ranks #4707 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1904–2025
#4707
rank today
#1064
peak (1904)
21
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1064 |
| 1910s | #3136 |
| 1920s | #4322 |
| 1930s | #3515 |
| 1950s | #3351 |
| 1960s | #4048 |
| 1970s | #5101 |
| 1980s | #7106 |
| 1990s | #7192 |
| 2000s | #8231 |
| 2010s | #6625 |
| 2020s | #5064 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Gates has been most popular in AL, TX.
Living bearers
About 400 people named Gates are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gates alive today was born around 2012, making them about 13 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gates in 2025?
- Gates ranks #4707 among US boy names in 2025, with 21 babies given the name.
- When was the name Gates most popular?
- Gates peaked in 1904, reaching #1064 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Gates with classmates?
- Gates will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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