FIRST NAME
Gates
Gates is the 9,830th most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 409 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 100 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #9,830 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
409
living · #9,830
BABIES NAMED GATES BY BIRTH YEAR · 1904–2025
202521
As a male name, Gates peaked in 2024, when 37 babies were named Gates (the #3238 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #35,135 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
100
living · #35,135
BABIES NAMED GATES BY BIRTH YEAR · 1993–2000
20005
As a female name, Gates peaked in 1994, when 10 babies were named Gates (the #8340 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)