Page
Page is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Attendant, young servant, or page.
Origin and history
Page is an English name originating as an occupational surname for a young servant or attendant, derived from the Old French 'page'. Though historically more common as a surname or female given name (often spelled Paige), it has a long history of rare usage for boys in the United States. Today it remains a very uncommon given name for U.S. males.
Popularity in the United States
1,538 babies in the United States have been named Page since 1880. It ranks #3207 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1904.
States where it is most popular
- VA (72.2 %)
- CA (12 %)
- MD (8.3 %)
- NC (3.8 %)
- TX (3.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 15 |
| 1890-1900 | 21 |
| 1900-1910 | 11 |
| 1910-1920 | 148 |
| 1920-1930 | 224 |
| 1930-1940 | 155 |
| 1940-1950 | 149 |
| 1950-1960 | 181 |
| 1960-1970 | 210 |
| 1970-1980 | 126 |
| 1980-1990 | 77 |
| 1990-2000 | 130 |
| 2000-2010 | 43 |
| 2010-2019 | 25 |
| 2020-2029 | 23 |
Famous people named Page
- Page Falkinburg: Professional Wrestler, Actor
Fun facts
- Page originated in the Middle Ages as a name for a young attendant in a royal or noble household.
- While the spelling Paige became quite popular for girls in the late 20th century, the Page spelling has historically been used for both sexes in small numbers.