Gage
How to say it: GAYJ · /ˈɡeɪdʒ/
From Old French 'gage' meaning 'pledge' or 'measure'; an occupational surname for one who measured goods.
Gage was the 818th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 235 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 86% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,351 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #818 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 235 |
| Share of births | 1 in 12,324 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −86% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,351 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Around the 2000s Gage reached its peak before growing rarer. It is far below that high now and expected to slip further.
What goes with it
A single strong beat defines Gage with a crisp edge. Colt carries a similar punch.
Honouring a Gage in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Gage is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
Famous people named Gage
- Gage Munroe (born 1999)Canadian actor
- Gage Brown (born 2002)American ice dancer
- Gage Skidmore (born 1993)American photographer
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