Gage

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Pledge; Oath

Background: The name Gage originates from the Old French word 'gage,' meaning 'pledge' or 'oath.' This term is derived from the Latin 'wagerium,' which also conveys the notion of a pledge or security.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#442
Total births
60,801
Most popular decade
2000s (82,590 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-628 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1914

Gender usage

99.6% male 0.4% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1914
First year births
5
First year rank
#3,264
Peak year
2003
Peak year births
2,939
Peak rank
#136
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
297
Recent rank
#830

Female

First year
1991
First year births
6
First year rank
#11,509
Peak year
2005
Peak year births
16
Peak rank
#7,138
Most recent year
2022
Recent year births
5
Recent rank
#15,292

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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