Sage
Sage is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Wise or profound; also refers to the aromatic herb.
Origin and history
Sage is an English word name derived from the aromatic herb and from the Old French and Latin roots implying wisdom and sound judgment. Historically used in low numbers, it has experienced a significant surge in modern U.S. popularity as a gender-neutral nature name. Today, it is well established as a stylish, contemporary choice for girls.
Popularity in the United States
30,454 babies in the United States have been named Sage since 1880. It ranks #822 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #161.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13.3 %)
- TX (7.3 %)
- FL (5.7 %)
- NY (5.4 %)
- PA (4.7 %)
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 | 42 |
| 1970-1980 | 341 |
| 1980-1990 | 487 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,935 |
| 2000-2010 | 7,262 |
| 2010-2019 | 8,571 |
| 2020-2029 | 10,816 |
Famous people named Sage
- Sage Steele: Television anchor, Journalist
Fun facts
- The name draws from two distinct roots: the culinary/medicinal herb and the adjective for a profoundly wise person.
- While used occasionally in the past, Sage saw a steep rise in U.S. baby name popularity starting in the late 1990s.