Gage
Gage is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Pledge, oath, or measure.
Origin and history
Gage is a name of Old French origin that originally served as an occupational surname for a pledge or measure-maker. It transitioned into a popular given name in the United States during the late 20th century. Today, it remains a recognized modern classic for boys.
Popularity in the United States
60,809 babies in the United States have been named Gage since 1880. It ranks #447 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #645.
States where it is most popular
- TX (7.6 %)
- CA (6.5 %)
- OH (6.3 %)
- PA (4.7 %)
- MI (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 12 |
| 1920-1930 | 23 |
| 1930-1940 | 10 |
| 1940-1950 | 11 |
| 1950-1960 | 29 |
| 1960-1970 | 29 |
| 1970-1980 | 177 |
| 1980-1990 | 498 |
| 1990-2000 | 13,205 |
| 2000-2010 | 27,420 |
| 2010-2019 | 16,938 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,457 |
Famous people named Gage
- Gage Golightly: Actress
- Gage Munroe: Actor, Voice Actor
Fun facts
- It originated from the Old French word for a pledge or gauge, referring to an assayer or surety.
- The name experienced a surge in popularity in the late 1980s and 1990s following the release of Stephen King's Pet Sematary.