Saige
Saige is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Aromatic herb or wise person.
Origin and history
Saige is a modern English variant spelling of Sage, derived from the aromatic herb and the Latin word for wise or healthy. It has gained steady popularity in the United States as a nature-inspired given name. Its usage has increased significantly in recent years as parents seek contemporary, soft-sounding single-syllable names.
Popularity in the United States
12,119 babies in the United States have been named Saige since 1880. It ranks #1465 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #461.
States where it is most popular
- CA (8.4 %)
- TX (8.1 %)
- PA (7.4 %)
- FL (6.5 %)
- NY (6.5 %)
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 | 47 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,041 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,061 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,020 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,950 |
Famous people named Saige
- Saige Martin: Politician, Artist
Fun facts
- Saige is a modern alternative spelling of Sage, using the 'ai' vowel combination to emphasize the long 'a' sound.
- The name has seen elevated usage in the 2020s compared to its historic baseline in the United States.