Gates
Pronunciation: [ g-AYTS ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Gates first appeared in US Social Security records in 1993.
Over 44 babies have been named Gates in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gates is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #56,986 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #56,986
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Gates
Gates is a girl name .
Is Gates a boy or girl name? Gates is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #56,986 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #3,229. Gates is more commonly used as a boy name.
Gates is currently ranked #56,986 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gates include Gat, Gaie, and Gatkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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