Gaige

A Old French name gently fading from the charts.

Boy's name| Also girlsOld FrenchDeclining
#6560 2522in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A surname

Gaige is a boy's and girl's baby name of Old French origin, a variant of Gage, from the Old French gage (pledge, security), meaning 'pledge' or 'to pledge' — the act of giving security for a promise, a name of commitment and honor.

With over 4,400 recorded births, Gaige is the alternate spelling of Gage — giving the name a slightly different visual character while preserving its sound. Gage has been one of America's most popular contemporary boys' names, with its one-syllable punch and the weight of a medieval promise behind it. The -ai- spelling of Gaige gives it a more distinctive written form that has found considerable favor with American parents.

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Popularity Over Time

Gaige was #1001 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #6560, but its charm endures.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Gaige
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s120
2010s1,400
2000s2,112
1990s769
1980s7

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(36 years, 19892024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Gaige
YearBirthsRank
202413#6560
202327#4038
202227#4021
202123#4409
202030#3599
201938#3119
201849#2588
201773#1962
2016123#1418
2015135#1310
2014146#1241
2013172#1085
2012205#976
2011223#907
2010236#884
2009275#810
2008277#794
2007279#782
2006204#927
2005195#909

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Gaige as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Gaige has also been given to 127 girls in the U.S. since 1999.

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Current rank
127
Total births
2003
Peak year
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Frequently Asked

Can Gaige be used for both boys and girls?
Yes, Gaige is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #6560. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19892024) · Methodology