Gauge
Meaningmeasure · English
- US rank
- #4,050
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #722 in 2009
26 babies were named Gauge in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,307 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1990–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Gauge you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 65,789 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Gauge, 26 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Gauge would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGauge first shows up in US birth records in 1990, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 35 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2009, when it ranked #722. Today it's #4,050, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowGauge was 2.4× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 27,248 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 65,789.
- TrendGauge has slipped 2,307 places over the last five years and now sits at #4,050. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Gauge means “measure”.
About the name Gauge
Gauge is a boy name of English origin meaning “measure”. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with G and ending in “-uge”. US birth records list Gauge for boys from 1990 to 2025, in 36 of those 36 years. Its best year was 2009, when it ranked #722 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,050, with 26 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 15 | 64,809 boys |
| 2000s | 92 | 10,889 boys |
| 2010s | 125 | 8,022 boys |
| 2020s | 31 | 32,137 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 Gauge
What does the name Gauge mean?
Gauge means “measure” in English.
What is the origin of the name Gauge?
Gauge has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Gauge a boy or girl name?
Gauge is a boy name.
How popular is the name Gauge?
Gauge ranked #4,050 for US boys in 2025, given to 26 babies. Its best year was 2009 (#722).