Paige Girl

Popularity: #324 · Trend: ↘ Falling

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

Origin: English; Latin

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

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Paige originates from the Old French word "page," which referred to a young servant or attendant, particularly one who served in a noble household. This term itself derives from the Latin "pāgina," meaning a young boy or a page in a manuscript.

The transition of the name into English occurred during the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, when many Old French terms were adopted into the English language, particularly in the context of the feudal system and courtly life. As a given name, Paige began to be used as a surname in the Middle Ages, eventually evolving into a first name by the 20th century.

Historically, the name Paige has been associated with various cultural and literary contexts. In medieval times, pages were often young boys in training to become knights, which imbued the name with connotations of chivalry and service.

The name appears in various forms in historical records, but it was not until the late 19th and early 20th centuries that Paige began to be adopted as a feminine first name. This shift can be linked to broader trends in naming practices that favored surnames as first names, reflecting a growing trend towards individuality and modernity in naming conventions.

Culturally, the name Paige carries connotations of youth and service, resonating with themes of loyalty and dedication. Its association with the role of a page in noble households lends it a sense of historical significance, connecting it to the ideals of honor and chivalry.

The name has also seen variations and diminutives, such as Payge, which reflect the evolving nature of names and their adaptations over time. Overall, Paige embodies a blend of historical roots and cultural significance that has allowed it to endure through the centuries.

Famous people named Paige

In this section, you will find notable people named Paige. 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 Paige who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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

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Paige O'Hara is a voice actress and singer best known for her role as Belle in Beauty and the Beast, as well as for her work in various animated films.

Paige VanZant is a mixed martial artist and television personality best known for her appearances in the UFC and Dancing with the Stars.

Paige Turco is an actress best known for her roles in The 100, Party of Five, and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles films.

Paige Davis is a television personality and actress best known for her role as the host of Trading Spaces and her work in Broadway productions.

Fictional characters named Paige

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Paige Matthews is a fictional character from the TV series Charmed. She is a witch and the youngest sister of the Halliwell sisters, known for her ability to orb and her role in protecting the innocent.

Sibling suggestions

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

PiperPennyPoppyPaulaPeytonParker

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Paige. 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.

PaytonPeytonPaigeePacePatricePaulaPia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Paige was first seen in the United States in 1914.

Paige has ranked as high as #122 nationally, which occurred in 2003, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and New York.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Paige 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 Paige 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 Paige.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 884 0 884
2024 827 0 827
2023 863 0 863
2022 1,013 0 1,013
2021 1,064 0 1,064
2020 1,137 0 1,137
2019 1,376 0 1,376
2018 1,454 0 1,454
2017 1,705 5 1,700
2016 2,056 0 2,056
2015 2,293 0 2,293
2014 2,421 5 2,416
2013 2,575 0 2,575
2012 2,914 0 2,914
2011 2,819 0 2,819
2010 3,012 0 3,012
2009 3,413 0 3,413
2008 3,661 14 3,647
2007 3,806 10 3,796
2006 4,279 12 4,267
2005 4,911 5 4,906
2004 5,467 26 5,441
2003 5,763 5 5,758
2002 5,483 13 5,470
2001 4,284 10 4,274
2000 4,626 17 4,609
1999 4,728 11 4,717
1998 4,994 18 4,976
1997 5,038 8 5,030
1996 5,350 8 5,342
1995 5,746 13 5,733
1994 5,222 14 5,208
1993 5,630 18 5,612
1992 5,336 31 5,305
1991 4,536 20 4,516
1990 4,135 22 4,113
1989 2,417 25 2,392
1988 1,890 30 1,860
1987 1,662 25 1,637
1986 892 14 878
1985 735 12 723
1984 621 14 607
1983 599 12 587
1982 601 14 587
1981 624 13 611
1980 474 0 474
1979 400 11 389
1978 374 9 365
1977 367 15 352
1976 398 14 384
1975 436 18 418
1974 486 11 475
1973 472 16 456
1972 497 14 483
1971 611 17 594
1970 786 25 761
1969 754 20 734
1968 716 21 695
1967 806 18 788
1966 807 19 788
1965 537 16 521
1964 549 12 537
1963 521 11 510
1962 561 13 548
1961 363 18 345
1960 211 23 188
1959 142 10 132
1958 147 17 130
1957 119 21 98
1956 135 21 114
1955 123 18 105
1954 117 22 95
1953 100 13 87
1952 117 10 107
1951 98 20 78
1950 55 13 42
1949 53 9 44
1948 71 22 49
1947 62 10 52
1946 78 12 66
1945 27 10 17
1944 32 8 24
1943 34 11 23
1942 39 14 25
1941 41 10 31
1940 43 7 36
1939 27 9 18
1938 18 12 6
1937 16 16 0
1936 13 7 6
1935 13 6 7
1934 19 13 6
1933 18 9 9
1932 20 11 9
1931 25 17 8
1930 12 7 5
1929 20 12 8
1928 20 13 7
1927 22 14 8
1926 20 13 7
1925 22 13 9
1924 16 11 5
1923 21 14 7
1922 11 11 0
1921 26 14 12
1920 25 15 10
1919 11 11 0
1918 10 10 0
1917 10 10 0
1916 10 10 0
1915 14 5 9
1914 9 9 0

Top States for Paige (2024)

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 91
11%
NY 55
7%
TX 52
6%
FL 40
5%
IL 36
4%
MA 36
4%
PA 36
4%
NJ 34
4%
OH 33
4%
VA 31
4%
MI 25
3%
GA 22
3%
NC 21
3%
WA 20
2%
UT 19
2%
MD 17
2%
AZ 16
2%
CT 16
2%
WI 16
2%
MN 14
2%
MO 12
1%
TN 11
1%
CO 11
1%
SC 11
1%
IN 10
1%
LA 10
1%
OR 9
1%
AL 9
1%
AR 8
1%
ID 8
1%
NV 8
1%
OK 8
1%
NE 8
1%
IA 7
1%
SD 7
1%
KS 6
1%
MT 6
1%
ND 6
1%
NH 6
1%
NM 5
1%
MS 5
1%
ME 5
1%