Gaje

A boy's name with 137 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's nameRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

vocative singular of Gājus

Gaje is a boy's baby name of Unknown origin, a modern American phonetic spelling of Gage — itself an Old French surname meaning 'pledge' or 'oath.' It has a sharp, confident sound that became popular in the 1990s and 2000s.

EtymologyShow more

Gaje's linguistic roots are not definitively traced to a single tradition. Names that emerged in late-twentieth-century America were often created by blending sounds, respelling existing names, or combining elements from multiple languages — a form of linguistic creativity that makes pinning down a single origin difficult.

What the data does show: Gaje has 137 recorded U.S. births as a boy's name, with its open, approachable ending ending on a vowel softens the overall impression.

At a Glance

137

Total births

Since 1992

2006

Peak

11 births

1992

First recorded

20 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Gaje has 17+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1992.

First appeared: 1992Peak: 2006 (11 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Gaje
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2010s	12	#11465	▼
2000s	93	#7879	▲
1990s	32	#8230	—

The Story of Gaje

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 2006, Gaje is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Gaje are most likely born between 1996 and 2011.

How rare is Gaje?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Gaje is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1992, peaked in the 2000s with 93 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.

Gaje by the numbers

Would fill 3 school buses

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(17 years, 1992–2011)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Gaje
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2011	5	#12918	-2 (-28.6%)
2010	7	#10012	-3 (-30.0%)
2009	10	#7891	-1 (-9.1%)
2008	11	#7365	+6 (120.0%)
2007	5	#12978	-6 (-54.5%)
2006	11	#7089	+1 (10.0%)
2005	10	#7293	+1 (11.1%)
2004	9	#7742	0
2003	9	#7444	+1 (12.5%)
2002	8	#7891	-2 (-20.0%)
2001	10	#6615	0
2000	10	#6481	+3 (42.9%)
1999	7	#8150	+1 (16.7%)
1998	6	#8842	-3 (-33.3%)
1995	9	#6082	+4 (80.0%)
1993	5	#9208	0
1992	5	#8869	—

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gaje a boy's or girl's name?

Gaje is primarily a boy's name.

When was Gaje most popular?

Gaje reached its peak popularity in 2006 with 11 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Gaje?

Gaje is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 137 babies in the U.S. since 1992. Its peak was in 2006.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1992–2011