MallowbyNames

Gadge

GAJ · of uncertain origin

Peak popularity
2006
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Gadge since 1993

Babies named Gadge per year in U.S. Social Security records.

51116200020102020Most births 2006Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1990s37
2000s98
2010s24
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Gadge is a rare modern given name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1993. It has never ranked in the top 1000 and has been given to fewer than 5 babies annually, with a stable trajectory. The name's peak year of use was 2006, but even then it remained extremely uncommon. Gadge may have originated as a surname or a creative respelling of similar names like Gage. Its top states are unknown due to low numbers. Without a clear etymology or cultural tradition, Gadge remains a distinctive but obscure choice.

Gadge first appeared in U.S. records in 1993, likely a modern coinage or surname used as a given name. It does not have a clear etymological derivation from any established language. Its usage remains rare, with no documented historical or linguistic roots.

Sibling names for Gadge

Names that share Gadge's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Midge, Niamh, Blythe, Sage, Faye

Brothers: Cade, Gage, Ridge, Zane, Blake

A parent animal hugging its little one, the personalized name page

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Gadge mean?
The meaning of Gadge is uncertain; it is a modern name with no well-attested etymology.
How popular is the name Gadge?
Gadge has never ranked in the U.S. top 1000. It has been given to fewer than 5 babies per year since first recorded in 1993, and its usage has remained stable.
Is Gadge a boy's name?
Gadge is primarily used for boys, based on historical U.S. Social Security data.