How Many People Are Named Gauge?
Complete statistics for the name Gauge: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Gauge is a very rare name for boys, with only 1 in 69,640 Americans bearing it. That's just 4,739 people today! It peaked in popularity in 2009 but has been declining since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and versatility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 16All 4,794 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: 2009Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Gauge Through the Generations
Gauge stands out as a modern name, with its peak year being 2009 when 327 babies were given this name. Today, the vast majority of people named Gauge are under 30, indicating its status as a genuinely contemporary choice. With an average age of 16, Gauge reflects a younger generation, showing a significant shift away from traditional naming conventions.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Gauge's English roots
📄 About the Name Gauge
How Many People Have the Name Gauge?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,739 people in the United States currently share the name Gauge. That works out to roughly 1 in every 69,640 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Gauge a Common or Rare Name?
Gauge 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 Gauge Mean?
Gauge means "modern coinage, evokes precision" and comes from English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Gauge in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Gauge Most Popular?
The name Gauge reached peak popularity in 2009, with 327 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 Gauge?
Approximately 4,739 people named Gauge live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,794. That works out to roughly 1 in 69,640 Americans.
Is Gauge a rare name?
Gauge is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 69,640 Americans has this name.
What does the name Gauge mean?
Gauge means "modern coinage, evokes precision" and comes from English origins.
Is Gauge more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Gauge are male and 0% are female.
When was Gauge most popular?
Gauge peaked in 2009 with 327 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.