Gauge
Gauge is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Measure, measuring rod, or standard.
Origin and history
Gauge is an English vocabulary name derived from the Old French term 'jauge', referring to a standard measure or measuring rod. Historically used as an occupational surname for a custom official or inspector, it emerged in modern times as a given name in the United States. It remains a relatively rare modern word name choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
4,821 babies in the United States have been named Gauge since 1880. It ranks #1765 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1604.
States where it is most popular
- TX (12.6 %)
- CA (9.5 %)
- OH (8.1 %)
- FL (6.1 %)
- MI (4.9 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 297 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,842 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,359 |
| 2020-2029 | 323 |
Fun facts
- The name originally designated a gauger, an official in medieval England responsible for inspecting weights and measures.
- It shares its pronunciation and meaning with the older English spelling Gage, which historically saw earlier adoption as a given name.