Boy nameCurrently #3,712 in the USFalling
Gauge
//ˈɡeɪdʒ//
1 syllablePeak year: 20095 lettersStarts with G
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Gauge's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Gauge's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Gauge |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 14 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1993 | 24 |
| 1994 | 22 |
| 1995 | 27 |
| 1996 | 40 |
| 1997 | 36 |
| 1998 | 53 |
| 1999 | 62 |
| 2000 | 72 |
| 2001 | 102 |
| 2002 | 133 |
| 2003 | 131 |
| 2004 | 162 |
| 2005 | 181 |
| 2006 | 224 |
| 2007 | 198 |
| 2008 | 312 |
| 2009 | 327 |
| 2010 | 297 |
| 2011 | 298 |
| 2012 | 311 |
| 2013 | 319 |
| 2014 | 280 |
| 2015 | 253 |
| 2016 | 213 |
| 2017 | 173 |
| 2018 | 121 |
| 2019 | 93 |
| 2020 | 88 |
| 2021 | 74 |
| 2022 | 47 |
| 2023 | 58 |
| 2024 | 30 |
Gauge through the decades
- Gauge peaked in 2009, when 327 babies were named Gauge in the US.
- The 2010s were Gauge's strongest decade, averaging 236 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Gauge has fallen 58% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Gauge currently ranks #3,712 in the US and is cooling off.