Gaige
Meaningpledge · English form of Gage
- US rank
- #8,910
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #781 in 2007
8 babies were named Gaige in the US in 2025. It has dropped 5,340 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1989–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Gaige you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 212,766 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Gaige, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Gaige would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGaige first shows up in US birth records in 1989, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 36 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2007, when it ranked #781. Today it's #8,910, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowGaige was 19× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 11,038 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 212,766.
- TrendGaige has slipped 5,340 places over the last five years and now sits at #8,910. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningGaige is an English form of Gage, which means “pledge”. Our records link it to English and French roots.
About the name Gaige
Gaige is a boy name of English and French origin meaning “pledge”. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with G and ending in “-ige”. US birth records list Gaige for boys from 1989 to 2025, in 37 of those 37 years. Its best year was 2007, when it ranked #781 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,910, with 8 babies.
Origin:English namesFrench names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.5 | 285,714 boys |
| 1990s | 40 | 25,082 boys |
| 2000s | 106 | 9,477 boys |
| 2010s | 74 | 13,537 boys |
| 2020s | 12 | 81,081 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- 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 Gaige
What does the name Gaige mean?
Gaige means “pledge” in English, as a form of Gage.
What is the origin of the name Gaige?
Gaige has English, French roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Gaige a boy or girl name?
Gaige is a boy name.
How popular is the name Gaige?
Gaige ranked #8,910 for US boys in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 2007 (#781).