How Many People Are Named Gage?
Complete statistics for the name Gage: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Gage, a rare male name, is held by just 1 in 5,525 Americans today. With an estimated 59,733 people bearing this name in the US, it's a genuinely modern choice, with 86% under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 2 represents balance and harmony.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 21All 60,801 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: 2003Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Gage Through the Generations
Gage, a name that peaked in popularity in 2003 with 2,950 births, has seen a steady decline since then. Today, the average age of someone named Gage is 21, reflecting its status as a relatively new generation name. The majority of those named Gage, 52,419 individuals, are under 30, indicating its recent surge in usage among younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Gage's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Gage
How Many People Have the Name Gage?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 15,562 people in the United States currently share the name Gage. That works out to roughly 1 in every 21,299 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Gage a Common or Rare Name?
Gage 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 Gage Mean?
Gage means "creative variant of Gage" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Gage in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Gage Most Popular?
The name Gage reached peak popularity in 2003, with 2,950 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 Gage?
Approximately 15,562 people named Gage live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 15,562. That works out to roughly 1 in 21,299 Americans.
Is Gage a rare name?
Gage is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 21,299 Americans has this name.
What does the name Gage mean?
Gage means "creative variant of Gage" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Gage more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Gage are male and 0% are female.
When was Gage most popular?
Gage peaked in 2003 with 2,950 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.