Tage
Tage is a boy's name of Norse origin.
Meaning
To capture, guarantee, or hold.
Origin and history
Tage is a masculine name of Old Norse origin, traditionally popular in Scandinavian countries. It derives from the Old Norse name Tagi, meaning 'to capture' or 'to guarantee'. In the United States, it remains a rare and distinctive choice, seeing minor usage throughout the decades.
Popularity in the United States
616 babies in the United States have been named Tage since 1880. It ranks #4060 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1794.
States where it is most popular
- UT (69.1 %)
- NY (30.9 %)
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 | 10 |
| 1980-1990 | 12 |
| 1990-2000 | 63 |
| 2000-2010 | 211 |
| 2010-2019 | 187 |
| 2020-2029 | 133 |
Famous people named Tage
- Tage Erlander: Prime Minister, Politician
- Tage Lindbom: Writer, Philosopher
Fun facts
- Tage was a very common given name in 20th-century Sweden and Denmark, notably borne by former Swedish Prime Minister Tage Erlander.
- With just over 600 total recorded U.S. births since 1880, Tage remains an unusual and unique name in America.