Gage
Meaningpledge · French
- US rank
- #973
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #136 in 2003
235 babies were named Gage in the US in 2025. It has dropped 498 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1914–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Gage you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Gage
Gage Golightly
American actress
Choose Gage and your child shares a first name with Gage Golightly, an American actress. A ready-made answer when someone asks “Gage, like who?” Gage Golightly's Wikipedia article is available in 20 languages, a good sign of just how widely known they are.
Read about Gage Golightly on Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)- How commonAbout 1 in every 7,267 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Gage, 235 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Gage would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGage first shows up in US birth records in 1914, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 111 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2003, when it ranked #136. Today it's #973, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowGage was 8.7× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 836 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 7,267.
- TrendGage has slipped 498 places over the last five years and now sits at #973. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedGage is most popular in Missouri, where it ranks #559, followed by Indiana (#621) and Ohio (#650). It's in the top 1,000 in 14 states.
- MeaningIn French, Gage means “pledge”. Our records link it to English and French roots.
About the name Gage
Gage is a boy name of English and French origin meaning “pledge”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with G and ending in “-age”. US birth records list Gage for boys from 1914 to 2025, in 75 of those 112 years. Its best year was 2003, when it ranked #136 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #973, with 235 babies.
Origin:English namesFrench names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 2.6 | 387,097 boys |
| 1920s | 2.1 | 478,469 boys |
| 1930s | 0.9 | 1,052,632 boys |
| 1940s | 0.7 | 1,428,571 boys |
| 1950s | 1.4 | 709,220 boys |
| 1960s | 1.6 | 641,026 boys |
| 1970s | 11 | 91,659 boys |
| 1980s | 26 | 38,066 boys |
| 1990s | 684 | 1,462 boys |
| 2000s | 1,374 | 728 boys |
| 2010s | 895 | 1,117 boys |
| 2020s | 237 | 4,224 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
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- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Gage
What does the name Gage mean?
Gage means “pledge” in French.
What is the origin of the name Gage?
Gage has English, French roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Gage a boy or girl name?
Gage is a boy name.
How popular is the name Gage?
Gage ranked #973 for US boys in 2025, given to 235 babies. Its best year was 2003 (#136).