Cage
Every Cage since 1992 — 1,008 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cage
Cage is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,273 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1992, 1,008 American babies have been named Cage. Its peak came in 2012, when 60 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Cage stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cage year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #7,273 |
| 2024 | 9 | #8,427 |
| 2023 | 15 | #5,980 |
| 2022 | 13 | #6,546 |
| 2021 | 18 | #5,146 |
| 2020 | 21 | #4,562 |
| 2019 | 24 | #4,245 |
| 2018 | 25 | #4,109 |
| 2017 | 23 | #4,347 |
| 2016 | 38 | #3,068 |
| 2015 | 29 | #3,702 |
| 2014 | 27 | #3,803 |
| 2013 | 37 | #3,008 |
| 2012 | 60 | #2,185 |
| 2011 | 53 | #2,381 |
| 2010 | 44 | #2,739 |
| 2009 | 53 | #2,408 |
| 2008 | 54 | #2,377 |
| 2007 | 38 | #3,031 |
| 2006 | 48 | #2,516 |
| 2005 | 36 | #2,908 |
| 2004 | 47 | #2,383 |
| 2003 | 47 | #2,277 |
| 2002 | 43 | #2,380 |
| 2001 | 30 | #2,997 |
| 2000 | 40 | #2,384 |
| 1995 | 10 | #5,549 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cage in 2025?
Cage ranked #7,273 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cage?
1,008 babies have been named Cage in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cage most popular?
Cage peaked in 2012, when 60 newborns received the name.
Is Cage a boy or girl name?
Cage is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cage rising or falling?
Cage is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.