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Sage Unisex

Popularity: #144 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationSAYJ / /seɪdʒ/

Latin; English

Meaning

Latin: wise; English: aromatic herb

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Sage has roots in Latin, where it means 'wise.' It is also associated with the aromatic herb, which has been used for culinary and medicinal purposes throughout history. In modern times, Sage has gained popularity as a unisex name, particularly for girls, reflecting a trend towards nature-inspired names. The name evokes qualities of wisdom and tranquility.

Trend Summary

Sage has seen a steady increase in popularity as a baby name in the United States over the past two decades.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Saige

International Variants

  • Sage (English)

Famous people named Sage

Sage Stallone was an American actor and film producer known for his work in independent films.

Sage Karam is an American racing driver who has competed in various motorsport events, including IndyCar.

Fictional characters named Sage

Sage is a character in the video game series 'Street Fighter,' known for her healing abilities.

Sage is a character in the animated series 'The Owl House,' serving as a mentor figure.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Sage was first seen in the United States in 1963. Sage has ranked as high as #323 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Sage has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Sage (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 197
10%
CA 193
10%
FL 107
6%
NY 97
5%
PA 88
5%
OH 73
4%
GA 72
4%
UT 70
4%
IL 56
3%
NC 50
3%
VA 49
3%
IN 48
3%
WA 47
2%
NJ 47
2%
TN 46
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19635
19646
196610
196810
196911
197016
197115
197226
197321
197439
197535
197638
197752
197853
197946
198035
198141
198251
198334
198437
198544
198637
198761
198867
198980
1990115
1991167
1992187
1993212
1994254
1995289
1996337
1997460
1998393
1999521
2000557
2001589
2002683
2003748
2004881
2005868
2006767
2007684
2008692
2009793
2010642
2011647
2012624
2013666
2014844
2015889
2016940
20171,049
20181,095
20191,172
20201,318
20211,674
20222,013
20231,958
20241,987