Gauge

Gauge is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 30 boys in the United States.

Gauge at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Gauge

Gauge belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Gauge first appears in Social Security records in 1990. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #722 in 2009, and in 2024 30 babies received the name — 4,794 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Gauge in US records

First recorded (US)
1990
Best US rank
#722 in 2009
Peak year
2009
Babies named Gauge in 2024
30
Total since 1880
4,794

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Gauge mean?

The meaning of Gauge is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Gauge a boy or girl name?

Gauge is a boy name. In 2024, 30 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Gauge?

Gauge comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Gauge?

Gauge first appears in US records in 1990. Its best-ever ranking was #722 in 2009, and 30 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].