Cage
Cage is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Enclosure, or cage maker or keeper.
Origin and history
Cage is an English name originally derived from an occupational surname for a keeper or maker of cages, or a topographic name referring to a structure. While uncommon, it has seen modern usage in the United States as an edgy, word-based given name. It remains a rare choice given to fewer than 100 boys per year in recent U.S. birth records.
Popularity in the United States
1,008 babies in the United States have been named Cage since 1880. It ranks #3675 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1840.
States where it is most popular
- TX (57.3 %)
- CA (14.5 %)
- OH (9.1 %)
- GA (5.5 %)
- KY (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 125 |
| 2000-2010 | 436 |
| 2010-2019 | 360 |
| 2020-2029 | 87 |
Fun facts
- The name originates from the Old French 'cage' and Latin 'cavea', originally used to describe a person who made or managed enclosures or small gaols.
- Cage joined the vocabulary-name trend in the U.S. in the late 20th century alongside names like Slate and Blade.