Paige Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationPAYJ / /peɪdʒ/English; French
Meaning
English: servant; French: page (a young attendant)
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Paige has roots in both English and French cultures. In English, it originally referred to a servant or attendant, particularly a young boy. In French, 'page' denotes a young boy serving as an attendant to a knight. The name has evolved over time and is now commonly used as a given name for both genders, though it is more frequently associated with females.
Trend Summary
Paige has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., often ranking among the top names for girls but less frequently for boys.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Paige was first seen in the United States in 1914. Paige has ranked as high as #1210 nationally, which occurred in 1992, and has been most popular in California, Virginia, Kentucky, District of Columbia, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Paige has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Paige (2004)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| KY | 15 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1914 | 9 |
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1916 | 10 |
| 1917 | 10 |
| 1918 | 10 |
| 1919 | 11 |
| 1920 | 15 |
| 1921 | 14 |
| 1922 | 11 |
| 1923 | 14 |
| 1924 | 11 |
| 1925 | 13 |
| 1926 | 13 |
| 1927 | 14 |
| 1928 | 13 |
| 1929 | 12 |
| 1930 | 7 |
| 1931 | 17 |
| 1932 | 11 |
| 1933 | 9 |
| 1934 | 13 |
| 1935 | 6 |
| 1936 | 7 |
| 1937 | 16 |
| 1938 | 12 |
| 1939 | 9 |
| 1940 | 7 |
| 1941 | 10 |
| 1942 | 14 |
| 1943 | 11 |
| 1944 | 8 |
| 1945 | 10 |
| 1946 | 12 |
| 1947 | 10 |
| 1948 | 22 |
| 1949 | 9 |
| 1950 | 13 |
| 1951 | 20 |
| 1952 | 10 |
| 1953 | 13 |
| 1954 | 22 |
| 1955 | 18 |
| 1956 | 21 |
| 1957 | 21 |
| 1958 | 17 |
| 1959 | 10 |
| 1960 | 23 |
| 1961 | 18 |
| 1962 | 13 |
| 1963 | 11 |
| 1964 | 12 |
| 1965 | 16 |
| 1966 | 19 |
| 1967 | 18 |
| 1968 | 21 |
| 1969 | 20 |
| 1970 | 25 |
| 1971 | 17 |
| 1972 | 14 |
| 1973 | 16 |
| 1974 | 11 |
| 1975 | 18 |
| 1976 | 14 |
| 1977 | 15 |
| 1978 | 9 |
| 1979 | 11 |
| 1981 | 13 |
| 1982 | 14 |
| 1983 | 12 |
| 1984 | 14 |
| 1985 | 12 |
| 1986 | 14 |
| 1987 | 25 |
| 1988 | 30 |
| 1989 | 25 |
| 1990 | 22 |
| 1991 | 20 |
| 1992 | 31 |
| 1993 | 18 |
| 1994 | 14 |
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 18 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 2000 | 17 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 13 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 26 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2017 | 5 |