Page Unisex

Popularity: #937 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: Payj //peɪdʒ//

Origin: English; Latin

Meaning: English: servant; Latin: page (a young attendant)

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Page has its roots in the Old French word "page," which originally referred to a young servant or attendant, particularly one who served a knight or nobleman. This term itself derives from the Latin "pāgina," meaning a leaf or page of a book, which is a diminutive of "pāgus," referring to a district or region.

The transition of the name into English occurred during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when many Old French terms were adopted into the English language, particularly in the context of feudal society and the courtly life of the nobility. Historically, the name Page has been associated with various figures and roles throughout the medieval period.

In the context of chivalry, pages were often young boys in training to become knights, serving as attendants to more experienced warriors. This association with service and loyalty contributed to the name's enduring presence in English-speaking cultures.

The name also appears in literature, with references in works from the Middle Ages onward, reflecting the social structures of the time. Culturally, the name Page carries connotations of youthfulness and servitude, often linked to themes of loyalty and dedication.

In addition, the name has been used in various literary and artistic contexts, symbolizing the journey from youth to maturity. While diminutive forms such as "Pagi" or "Paige" have emerged, the original form retains its historical significance.

The name's connection to the roles of young attendants in noble households has allowed it to resonate through the centuries, maintaining a sense of tradition and historical depth.

Famous people named Page

In this section, you will find notable people named Page. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Page who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Page who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Page McConnell is a musician best known for being the keyboardist of Phish.

Page Kennedy is an actor and rapper best known for his roles in Blue Mountain State, The Meg, and the TV series The Good Doctor.

Fictional characters named Page

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Page is a fictional character from the book series The Wheel of Time. He is a member of the Aes Sedai and plays a significant role in the unfolding events of the story.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Page, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

PaigePeytonPiperPennyPoppy

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Page. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

PageePacePaegePaceePaePaigePeyge

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Page was first seen in the United States in 1881.

Page has ranked as high as #1965 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in California, Virginia, Texas, Ohio, and New York.

In the past 5 years the name Page has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Page is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Page was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Page.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 11 0 11
2024 5 5 0
2023 7 0 7
2022 16 6 10
2021 15 6 9
2020 20 6 14
2019 23 5 18
2018 23 6 17
2017 15 0 15
2016 20 0 20
2015 17 0 17
2014 32 6 26
2013 34 8 26
2012 25 0 25
2011 26 0 26
2010 23 0 23
2009 35 6 29
2008 48 6 42
2007 35 0 35
2006 43 0 43
2005 43 0 43
2004 55 9 46
2003 55 0 55
2002 69 7 62
2001 53 6 47
2000 67 9 58
1999 72 10 62
1998 105 12 93
1997 111 12 99
1996 107 14 93
1995 135 15 120
1994 101 15 86
1993 107 12 95
1992 106 11 95
1991 110 14 96
1990 148 15 133
1989 98 14 84
1988 99 14 85
1987 76 0 76
1986 52 10 42
1985 50 9 41
1984 44 9 35
1983 45 0 45
1982 30 0 30
1981 38 9 29
1980 40 12 28
1979 53 10 43
1978 49 6 43
1977 46 12 34
1976 52 9 43
1975 56 18 38
1974 54 12 42
1973 55 14 41
1972 58 13 45
1971 77 16 61
1970 93 16 77
1969 68 20 48
1968 77 17 60
1967 99 24 75
1966 81 21 60
1965 67 16 51
1964 72 21 51
1963 95 20 75
1962 92 23 69
1961 87 22 65
1960 72 26 46
1959 57 14 43
1958 56 15 41
1957 48 17 31
1956 58 24 34
1955 53 15 38
1954 40 12 28
1953 50 21 29
1952 53 22 31
1951 35 17 18
1950 50 24 26
1949 36 17 19
1948 35 16 19
1947 41 22 19
1946 30 15 15
1945 31 16 15
1944 21 7 14
1943 35 16 19
1942 35 14 21
1941 26 15 11
1940 26 11 15
1939 34 17 17
1938 25 16 9
1937 34 16 18
1936 18 11 7
1935 23 16 7
1934 18 12 6
1933 18 10 8
1932 30 22 8
1931 26 17 9
1930 26 18 8
1929 28 20 8
1928 21 21 0
1927 25 18 7
1926 26 16 10
1925 26 26 0
1924 27 22 5
1923 26 18 8
1922 17 17 0
1921 30 30 0
1920 48 36 12
1919 28 20 8
1918 23 23 0
1917 40 31 9
1916 25 12 13
1915 29 24 5
1914 19 10 9
1913 13 8 5
1912 19 9 10
1911 6 6 0
1910 10 5 5
1909 6 6 0
1900 5 5 0
1898 7 7 0
1892 9 9 0
1891 5 5 0
1890 5 0 5
1888 5 5 0
1887 5 5 0
1881 5 5 0

Top States for Page (2019)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 5
100%