Gauge is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #744 in 2012 with 311 recorded births. This places Gauge in the top 5% 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 677.5%. In 2012, approximately 1 in every 6,098 boys born was named Gauge. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.