Gaige
Gaige is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Pledge, security, or measure.
Origin and history
Gaige is a variant spelling of Gage, originating as an Old French occupational surname for a pledge-giver or measure-maker. It gained popularity as a masculine given name in the United States during the late 20th century. While less common than the traditional spelling, it remains a recognizable contemporary choice.
Popularity in the United States
4,417 babies in the United States have been named Gaige since 1880. It ranks #1866 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1799.
States where it is most popular
- OH (11.2 %)
- PA (10.2 %)
- TX (9.7 %)
- CA (6.9 %)
- IN (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 7 |
| 1990-2000 | 769 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,112 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,401 |
| 2020-2029 | 128 |
Famous people named Gaige
- Gaige Grosskreutz: Public figure
Fun facts
- Gaige is an alternative spelling of the surname-turned-given-name Gage.
- The root word originally referred to a pledge or a standard measure in medieval commerce.