Masculine dossier · first seen 1904
Gates
Rising
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
2024
Peak births
37
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
Quick answers about Gates
How many people are named Gates?
An estimated 412 living Americans are named Gates.
How rare is Gates?
Gates is very rare among babies today, with 21 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 43.2% from its 2024 peak.
How old is the typical Gates?
The median age of a living American named Gates is approximately 13 years, with most bearers falling between 5 and 23 years old.
Is Gates still popular?
Yes — Gates is currently rising in popularity, with 21 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 1.7× higher than the previous decade.
1904Peak 20242025
Peak year
2024
Decline from peak
43.2%
2025
21
All-time
455