Gauge Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationGAYJ / /ɡeɪdʒ/English; French
Meaning
measuring device (English); to gauge (French)
Historical & Cultural Background
In English, 'gauge' refers to a measuring instrument, often used in contexts like engineering and manufacturing. The French origin relates to the verb 'gager,' meaning to measure or estimate, reflecting a similar conceptual background. The name has been adopted in modern contexts, often symbolizing precision and assessment.
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Famous people named Gauge
Gauge — professional athlete.
Gauge — musician.
Fictional characters named Gauge
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Gauge was first seen in the United States in 1990. Gauge has ranked as high as #1052 nationally, which occurred in 2009, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Ohio, Florida, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Gauge has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Gauge (2023)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 9 | |
| CA | 5 | |
| NC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 14 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1993 | 24 |
| 1994 | 22 |
| 1995 | 27 |
| 1996 | 40 |
| 1997 | 36 |
| 1998 | 53 |
| 1999 | 62 |
| 2000 | 72 |
| 2001 | 102 |
| 2002 | 133 |
| 2003 | 131 |
| 2004 | 162 |
| 2005 | 181 |
| 2006 | 224 |
| 2007 | 198 |
| 2008 | 312 |
| 2009 | 327 |
| 2010 | 297 |
| 2011 | 298 |
| 2012 | 311 |
| 2013 | 319 |
| 2014 | 280 |
| 2015 | 253 |
| 2016 | 213 |
| 2017 | 173 |
| 2018 | 121 |
| 2019 | 93 |
| 2020 | 88 |
| 2021 | 74 |
| 2022 | 47 |
| 2023 | 58 |
| 2024 | 30 |