How Many People Are Named Cage?

Complete statistics for the name Cage: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Cage
Rare
Old French

Cage means 'enclosure' in Old French and is incredibly rare, with only 1 in 335,505 Americans bearing this name. There are around 984 people named Cage alive today, making it a very niche choice. The majority, 95%, are under 30, indicating its status as a modern, trendy name.

~5,018
Living in US
1 in 66,052
Americans
2012
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Enclosure
🌐
Origin
Old French
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Mysterious Independent
7
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 7 are often introspective and seek deeper understanding.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,181
Worldwide Bearers
#646,152
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
984
🇨🇳 China
22
🇨🇩 DR Congo
21
🇮🇩 Indonesia
20
🇲🇾 Malaysia
5
🇯🇵 Japan
4
🇿🇦 South Africa
3
🇵🇭 Philippines
3
🇮🇳 India
3
🇫🇷 France
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
984 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 18
947
Would be under 30 (95%)
50
Would be 30–60 (5%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 997 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2012

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
16
Modern Appeal
100
International
57

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Cage Through the Generations

Cage has seen a steady decline since peaking in 2012 with 60 births, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. Today, most people named Cage are young, with 947 under 30 and just 50 between 30 and 60. This age distribution suggests that Cage is primarily embraced by younger parents looking for something unique and edgy.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 63
California 16
Ohio 10
Georgia 6
Kentucky 5
North Carolina 5
Pennsylvania 5

✨ Similar Names to Cage

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Cage's Old French roots

📄 About the Name Cage

How Many People Have the Name Cage?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,018 people in the United States currently share the name Cage. That works out to roughly 1 in every 66,052 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Cage a Common or Rare Name?

Cage is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Cage Mean?

Cage means "enclosure" and comes from Old French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Cage in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Cage Most Popular?

The name Cage reached peak popularity in 2012, with 60 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Cage?

Approximately 5,018 people named Cage live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 5,018. That works out to roughly 1 in 66,052 Americans.

Is Cage a rare name?

Cage is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 66,052 Americans has this name.

What does the name Cage mean?

Cage means "enclosure" and comes from Old French origins.

Is Cage more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Cage are male and 0% are female.

When was Cage most popular?

Cage peaked in 2012 with 60 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US5,018
All-Time Births5,018
1 in X1 in 66,052
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age18
Peak Year2012
World Rank#646,152
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.