Will my child share the name Gage with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Gage per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Gage in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Gage becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Gage has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1514 places in the last five years. Its peak was #535 in 1996. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Gage popular in the US as well as the UK?

Gage is more popular in the US (#831) than in the UK (#4992). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Gage a popular baby name in the United States?

Gage ranks #831 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #4992

Gage

Gage is a distinctive choice, ranked #4992 in 2023. Your child is likely to be the only Gage in their class.

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UK Rank 2023

#4992

US Rank #831

About the Name Gage

Gage has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1514 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #535 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

Gage is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #831, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.