Gates is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #4759 in 2025 with 21 recorded births. This places Gates in the top 34% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 37 births ranking #3231. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 90.9%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 81,337 boys born was named Gates. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.