Page Unisex
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.
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.
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Page was first seen in the United States in 1890.
Page has ranked as high as #1094 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Virginia, 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.
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. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
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 | Births |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2019 | 18 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2016 | 20 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2014 | 26 |
| 2013 | 26 |
| 2012 | 25 |
| 2011 | 26 |
| 2010 | 23 |
| 2009 | 29 |
| 2008 | 42 |
| 2007 | 35 |
| 2006 | 43 |
| 2005 | 43 |
| 2004 | 46 |
| 2003 | 55 |
| 2002 | 62 |
| 2001 | 47 |
| 2000 | 58 |
| 1999 | 62 |
| 1998 | 93 |
| 1997 | 99 |
| 1996 | 93 |
| 1995 | 120 |
| 1994 | 86 |
| 1993 | 95 |
| 1992 | 95 |
| 1991 | 96 |
| 1990 | 133 |
| 1989 | 84 |
| 1988 | 85 |
| 1987 | 76 |
| 1986 | 42 |
| 1985 | 41 |
| 1984 | 35 |
| 1983 | 45 |
| 1982 | 30 |
| 1981 | 29 |
| 1980 | 28 |
| 1979 | 43 |
| 1978 | 43 |
| 1977 | 34 |
| 1976 | 43 |
| 1975 | 38 |
| 1974 | 42 |
| 1973 | 41 |
| 1972 | 45 |
| 1971 | 61 |
| 1970 | 77 |
| 1969 | 48 |
| 1968 | 60 |
| 1967 | 75 |
| 1966 | 60 |
| 1965 | 51 |
| 1964 | 51 |
| 1963 | 75 |
| 1962 | 69 |
| 1961 | 65 |
| 1960 | 46 |
| 1959 | 43 |
| 1958 | 41 |
| 1957 | 31 |
| 1956 | 34 |
| 1955 | 38 |
| 1954 | 28 |
| 1953 | 29 |
| 1952 | 31 |
| 1951 | 18 |
| 1950 | 26 |
| 1949 | 19 |
| 1948 | 19 |
| 1947 | 19 |
| 1946 | 15 |
| 1945 | 15 |
| 1944 | 14 |
| 1943 | 19 |
| 1942 | 21 |
| 1941 | 11 |
| 1940 | 15 |
| 1939 | 17 |
| 1938 | 9 |
| 1937 | 18 |
| 1936 | 7 |
| 1935 | 7 |
| 1934 | 6 |
| 1933 | 8 |
| 1932 | 8 |
| 1931 | 9 |
| 1930 | 8 |
| 1929 | 8 |
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1926 | 10 |
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1923 | 8 |
| 1920 | 12 |
| 1919 | 8 |
| 1917 | 9 |
| 1916 | 13 |
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1914 | 9 |
| 1913 | 5 |
| 1912 | 10 |
| 1910 | 5 |
| 1890 | 5 |