499births recorded
1Countries
1Variants
1904Peak · United States
#4707United States 2025
Gates is a boy name family recorded 499 times in 1 country since 1904. It ranks highest today in the United States (#4707 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1904, at 1.5 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Gates
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gates | English | 499 | 🇺🇸 United States | #4707 | 1904 | ▲ 97 % |
Questions about Gates
How popular is the name Gates?
In 2025 it ranked #4707 in the United States. Official registers record 499 births across 1 country.
When was Gates most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1904, at 1.5 births per 100,000.
Is Gates a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Gates is a boy name.