How Many People Are Named Gaige?

Complete statistics for the name Gaige in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Gaige
Very Rare
4,535
Estimated People
1 in 72,767
1 in X Americans
2007
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
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⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
4,408 (97%)
♀ Female
127 (3%)
97%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 20

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 5
Arkansas 21
Arizona 36
California 185
Colorado 68
Florida 170
Georgia 31
Iowa 30
Idaho 14
Illinois 144
Indiana 172
Kansas 12
Kentucky 49
Louisiana 121
Maryland 19
Maine 6
Michigan 162
Minnesota 11
Missouri 129
Montana 5
North Carolina 67
New Jersey 5
Nevada 6
New York 88
Ohio 301
Oklahoma 21
Oregon 30
Pennsylvania 273
Tennessee 19
Texas 261
Utah 81
Virginia 27
Washington 31
Wisconsin 43
West Virginia 42
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 40.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Gaige

How Many People Have the Name Gaige in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,535 people in the United States currently share the name Gaige. That works out to roughly 1 in every 72,767 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Gaige a Common or Rare Name?

Gaige is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Gaige Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Gaige are covered in full on the Gaige name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Gaige Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Gaige in SSA data, approximately 97% are male and 3% are female. Gaige is used almost exclusively as a male name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Gaige Most Popular?

The name Gaige reached peak popularity in 2007, with 279 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Gaige Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Gaige across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Gaige?

Approximately 4,535 people in the United States share the name Gaige, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Gaige a rare name?

Gaige is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 72,767 Americans has this name.

What does the name Gaige mean?

The meaning and origin of Gaige is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Gaige more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 97% of people named Gaige are male and 3% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Gaige most popular?

The name Gaige reached its peak in 2007, with 279 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People4,535
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 72,767
GenderMale
Avg Age20
Peak Year2007
Male %97%
Female %3%

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