Gauge
Every Gauge since 1990 — 4,821 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Gauge
Gauge is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,073 in 2025 with 26 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1990, 4,821 American babies have been named Gauge. Its peak came in 2009, when 327 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 Gauge stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Gauge year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | #4,073 |
| 2024 | 30 | #3,725 |
| 2023 | 58 | #2,369 |
| 2022 | 47 | #2,764 |
| 2021 | 74 | #2,008 |
| 2020 | 88 | #1,753 |
| 2019 | 93 | #1,702 |
| 2018 | 121 | #1,448 |
| 2017 | 174 | #1,111 |
| 2016 | 213 | #969 |
| 2015 | 253 | #880 |
| 2014 | 280 | #812 |
| 2013 | 319 | #731 |
| 2012 | 311 | #744 |
| 2011 | 298 | #759 |
| 2010 | 297 | #757 |
| 2009 | 327 | #722 |
| 2008 | 312 | #734 |
| 2007 | 198 | #988 |
| 2006 | 224 | #881 |
| 2005 | 181 | #964 |
| 2004 | 162 | #1,014 |
| 2003 | 131 | #1,152 |
| 2002 | 133 | #1,100 |
| 2001 | 102 | #1,293 |
| 2000 | 72 | #1,630 |
| 1995 | 27 | #2,709 |
| 1990 | 7 | #6,674 |
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Famous people named Gauge
- Gauge Pornographic actor · b. 1980
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Gauge in 2025?
Gauge ranked #4,073 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 26 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Gauge?
4,821 babies have been named Gauge in the United States since 1990, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Gauge most popular?
Gauge peaked in 2009, when 327 newborns received the name.
Is Gauge a boy or girl name?
Gauge is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Gauge rising or falling?
Gauge is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Gauge?
Well-known people named Gauge include Gauge (pornographic actor).