Page
Page is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Attendant, young servant, or pageboy.
Origin and history
Page is an occupational and status name derived from Middle English and Old French, historically referring to a young servant or attendant in a noble household. While originally used as a surname or masculine title, it transitioned into a unisex given name, often preferred as a modern variant spelling of Paige. In the United States, it is a relatively rare female given name with consistent, steady usage over the decades.
Popularity in the United States
3,960 babies in the United States have been named Page since 1880. It ranks #2804 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2050.
States where it is most popular
- CA (24.9 %)
- TX (17.5 %)
- VA (12 %)
- OH (7.5 %)
- NY (6.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 64 |
| 1920-1930 | 50 |
| 1930-1940 | 97 |
| 1940-1950 | 167 |
| 1950-1960 | 319 |
| 1960-1970 | 600 |
| 1970-1980 | 467 |
| 1980-1990 | 495 |
| 1990-2000 | 972 |
| 2000-2010 | 460 |
| 2010-2019 | 213 |
| 2020-2029 | 51 |
Famous people named Page
- Page Hopkins: Journalist, News Anchor
Fun facts
- The name originally stems from the Old French 'page', which designated a young attendant in training for knighthood.
- It functions both as a standalone surname-turned-first-name and as a simplified spelling variant of the more common Paige.