Paige
Paige is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Attendant, servant, or young helper.
Origin and history
Paige originated as an English surname derived from the occupational term for a young attendant or assistant. It transitioned into a popular given name for girls in the late 20th century. In the United States, it remains a well-established modern classic.
Popularity in the United States
146,734 babies in the United States have been named Paige since 1880. It ranks #273 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #332.
States where it is most popular
- CA (8.7 %)
- TX (6.2 %)
- PA (5.8 %)
- OH (5.7 %)
- NY (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 9 |
| 1920-1930 | 73 |
| 1930-1940 | 74 |
| 1940-1950 | 367 |
| 1950-1960 | 988 |
| 1960-1970 | 5,654 |
| 1970-1980 | 4,677 |
| 1980-1990 | 10,356 |
| 1990-2000 | 50,552 |
| 2000-2010 | 45,581 |
| 2010-2019 | 22,615 |
| 2020-2029 | 5,788 |
Famous people named Paige
- Paige Davis: Television Host, Actress
- Paige O'Hara: Actress, Singer
- Paige Hurd: Actress
Fun facts
- The name comes from the Old French word 'page', which originally referred to a young boy serving a knight.
- While historically an occupational surname, Paige gained immense popularity as a feminine given name starting in the 1980s.