Gaige
Every Gaige since 1989 — 4,544 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Gaige
Gaige is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,181 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1989, 4,544 American babies have been named Gaige. Its peak came in 2007, when 288 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Gaige stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Gaige year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 8 | #9,181 |
| 2024 | — | — | 13 | #6,581 |
| 2023 | — | — | 27 | #4,042 |
| 2022 | — | — | 27 | #4,024 |
| 2021 | — | — | 23 | #4,409 |
| 2020 | — | — | 30 | #3,602 |
| 2019 | — | — | 38 | #3,119 |
| 2018 | 5 | #16,492 | 49 | #2,588 |
| 2017 | 7 | #13,188 | 73 | #1,962 |
| 2016 | 5 | #17,129 | 123 | #1,419 |
| 2015 | 6 | #15,135 | 135 | #1,310 |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,303 | 146 | #1,241 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,318 | 172 | #1,085 |
| 2012 | 6 | #15,597 | 205 | #976 |
| 2011 | 5 | #17,679 | 223 | #907 |
| 2010 | 8 | #12,692 | 237 | #884 |
| 2009 | 9 | #11,798 | 275 | #810 |
| 2008 | 8 | #12,995 | 277 | #794 |
| 2007 | 9 | #11,955 | 279 | #782 |
| 2006 | 8 | #12,777 | 204 | #927 |
| 2005 | — | — | 195 | #909 |
| 2004 | 5 | #16,983 | 165 | #1,001 |
| 2003 | 9 | #10,728 | 204 | #849 |
| 2002 | 6 | #14,182 | 172 | #932 |
| 2001 | 5 | #16,178 | 163 | #949 |
| 2000 | — | — | 178 | #887 |
| 1995 | — | — | 91 | #1,215 |
| 1990 | — | — | 34 | #2,137 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Gaige in 2025?
Gaige ranked #9,181 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Gaige?
4,544 babies have been named Gaige in the United States since 1989, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Gaige most popular?
Gaige peaked in 2007, when 288 newborns received the name.
Is Gaige a boy or girl name?
Gaige is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Gaige rising or falling?
Gaige is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.