Gates
- US rank
- #4,707
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #1,064 in 1904
21 babies were named Gates in the US in 2025. It has climbed 334 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1993–2025
US births per million boys, 1904–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Gates you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 81,301 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Gates, 21 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Gates would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGates first shows up in US birth records in 1904, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 121 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1904, when it ranked #1,064. Today it's #4,707, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowGates is 2.7× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 217,391 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 81,301.
- TrendGates has climbed 334 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,707. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Gates
Gates is a boy name of English origin. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with G and ending in “-tes”. US birth records list Gates for boys from 1904 to 2025, in 46 of those 122 years. Its best year was 1904, when it ranked #1,064 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,707, with 21 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.2 | 316,742 girls |
| 2000s | 2.8 | 357,143 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 7.8 | 128,205 boys |
| 1910s | 1.8 | 571,429 boys |
| 1920s | 0.5 | 2,222,222 boys |
| 1930s | 0.9 | 1,075,269 boys |
| 1950s | 0.7 | 1,538,462 boys |
| 1960s | 0.3 | 4,000,000 boys |
| 1970s | 0.3 | 3,125,000 boys |
| 1980s | 0.6 | 1,785,714 boys |
| 1990s | 3.3 | 301,205 boys |
| 2000s | 3.8 | 264,550 boys |
| 2010s | 6.8 | 147,710 boys |
| 2020s | 12 | 84,151 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 Gates
What is the origin of the name Gates?
Gates has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Gates a boy or girl name?
Gates is a boy name.
How popular is the name Gates?
Gates ranked #4,707 for US boys in 2025, given to 21 babies. Its best year was 1904 (#1,064).