Boy · #10,768 in 2026

Gadge

Name: Popularity of the name Gadge in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Gadge, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,768

Peak Rank

#5,303 (2006)

Total Babies

159

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1993

First Year

2012

Last Year

2006

Peak Year

#5303

Peak Rank

159

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Gadge

American parents first put Gadge on the record books as a baby boy name in 1993, with 5 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 2006, when 16 Gadges were born — ranking #5,303 that year. The 2000s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 62% of all recorded Gadges. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2012 (6 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 159 Gadges have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Gadge

Phonetically similar names — useful when Gadge is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Gauge
Gash
Gage
Gouge
Googe
Gaige
Gatch
Gach
Gij
Guige
Geige
Gache

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gadge

What does the name Gadge mean?

Gadge is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1993. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Gadge in 2026?

In 2026, Gadge ranks #10,768 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Gadge most popular?

Gadge reached its peak popularity in 2006, ranking #5,303 that year with 16 babies given the name.

Is Gadge a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Gadge is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Gadge?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gadge include Corwyn, Jeret, Daymion. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Gadge

Gadge is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1993 and has accumulated 159 births in the dataset. Gadge's peak popularity came in 2006 when it ranked #5,303. Use the chart and map above to compare Gadge's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.