Paige

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Assistant; Page

Background: The name Paige originates from the Old French word 'page,' meaning 'assistant' or 'servant.' In English, it is used as a given name derived from the occupation of a young attendant or apprentice, often associated with the context of service.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#274
Total births
147,183
Most popular decade
2000s (137,076 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-241 ranks)
Years in Top 100
21
First recorded year
1914

Gender usage

0.9% male 99.1% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1914
First year births
9
First year rank
#2,271
Peak year
1992
Peak year births
31
Peak rank
#2,362
Most recent year
2017
Recent year births
5
Recent rank
#12,243

Female

First year
1915
First year births
9
First year rank
#2,900
Peak year
2003
Peak year births
5,758
Peak rank
#47
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
826
Recent rank
#375

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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