Gage
Gage is of French origin, derived from an occupational surname meaning 'measurer' or 'pledge.' It has roots in Old French, referring to someone who measured goods or set standards.
Current Popularity
#831 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Simple one-syllable name that's easy to spell and pronounce
- •Became popular as a first name in the 1990s
- •Strong, masculine sound with minimal nickname options
- •Literary connection to Stephen King's 'Pet Sematary' character
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Famous People
Gage Golightly
Actress known for 'Teen Wolf'
Gage Munroe
Canadian actor
Gage Clarke
American character actor
Thomas Gage
British general in American Revolution
Statistics
60,555
Total births since 1880
2003
Peak year
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