Boy · #4,136 in 2026

Gig

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

Current Rank

#4,136

Peak Rank

#3,652 (1961)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1961

First Year

1968

Last Year

1961

Peak Year

#3652

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Gig

Gig first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1961, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1961, when 6 Gigs were born — ranking #3,652 that year. As of 2026, Gig ranks #4,136 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 17 Gigs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s 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 Gig

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

Gug
Geg
Gheg
Gag
Goog
Gog
Gic
Kig
Guck
Gek
Guk
Guc

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gig

What does the name Gig mean?

Gig is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1961. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Gig in 2026?

In 2026, Gig ranks #4,136 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Gig most popular?

Gig reached its peak popularity in 1961, ranking #3,652 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Gig a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Gig?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gig include Edwad, Martial, Eddis. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Gig

Gig is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1961 and has accumulated 17 births in the dataset. Gig's peak popularity came in 1961 when it ranked #3,652. Use the chart and map above to compare Gig'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.