Boy · #12,106 in 2026

Guage

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

Current Rank

#12,106

Peak Rank

#5,578 (2005)

Total Babies

103

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1992

First Year

2014

Last Year

2005

Peak Year

#5578

Peak Rank

103

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Guage

Guage first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1992, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2005, when 14 Guages were born — ranking #5,578 that year. As of 2026, Guage ranks #12,106 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 103 Guages 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 Guage

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

Guai
Garage
Guac
Guar
Guan
Gwan
Guat
Guave
Guache
Gurage
Garaje
Guang

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Guage

What does the name Guage mean?

Guage is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1992. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Guage in 2026?

In 2026, Guage ranks #12,106 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Guage most popular?

Guage reached its peak popularity in 2005, ranking #5,578 that year with 14 babies given the name.

Is Guage a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Guage?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Guage include Harel, Markeis, Uday. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Guage

Guage is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1992 and has accumulated 103 births in the dataset. Guage's peak popularity came in 2005 when it ranked #5,578. Use the chart and map above to compare Guage'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.