How Many People Are Named Gaige?

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

Gaige
Very Rare
American

Gaige is a very rare name, mostly used for boys, with only 4,468 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 73,865 Americans. The majority of people named Gaige are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.

~485
Living in US
1 in 683,401
Americans
2007
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes strength
🌐
Origin
American
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
11
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 11 are seen as highly intuitive and sensitive.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

4,469
Worldwide Bearers
#825,494
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
4,468
🇳🇪 Niger
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
4,342 (97%)
♀ Female
126 (3%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 20
4,091
Would be under 30 (90%)
444
Would be 30–60 (10%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 4,535 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: 2007

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
95
Classic Feel
20
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

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

📜 Gaige Through the Generations

Gaige peaked in popularity in 2007 with 288 births, but its usage has been declining since then. Today, most Gaiges are young adults, with 4,091 under 30 years old, compared to just 444 aged between 30 and 60. This shows that Gaige is a name that's becoming less common as older generations pass, yet it remains popular among younger parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Ohio 301
Pennsylvania 273
Texas 261
California 185
Indiana 172
Florida 170
Michigan 162
Illinois 144
Missouri 129
Louisiana 121

✨ Similar Names to Gaige

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Gaige's American roots

📄 About the Name Gaige

How Many People Have the Name Gaige?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 485 people in the United States currently share the name Gaige. That works out to roughly 1 in every 683,401 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Gaige a Common or Rare Name?

Gaige is classified as Very 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 Gaige Mean?

Gaige means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Gaige in SSA data, approximately 97% are male and 3% are female.

When Was Gaige Most Popular?

The name Gaige reached peak popularity in 2007, with 288 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 Gaige?

Approximately 485 people named Gaige live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 485. That works out to roughly 1 in 683,401 Americans.

Is Gaige a rare name?

Gaige is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 683,401 Americans has this name.

What does the name Gaige mean?

Gaige means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins.

Is Gaige more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 97% of people named Gaige are male and 3% are female.

When was Gaige most popular?

Gaige peaked in 2007 with 288 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 US485
All-Time Births485
1 in X1 in 683,401
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age20
Peak Year2007
World Rank#825,494
Male %97%
Female %3%

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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.