Gauge is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #964 in 2005 with 181 recorded births. This places Gauge in the top 7% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2009 with 327 births ranking #722. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 352.5%. In 2005, approximately 1 in every 11,034 boys born was named Gauge. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.