Page

Meaning & origin

Page is an English surname name that has been used as a given name for girls since the late 19th century. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1890, but its usage remained sporadic until the mid-20th century. The name experienced a peak in 1990, when it ranked highest in popularity, but since 1996 it has been on a steady decline. By 2025, Page ranked 8,860th, with only about 1 in 146,115 babies receiving the name. Its trajectory reflects the broader trend of surname names that saw a surge in the 1990s but have since faded. Page has not been associated with any particular top states, indicating a dispersed but low-level usage across the country. As a given name, it is almost exclusively female and carries an understated, occupational feel.

The name Page derives from the English surname Page, which itself comes from the Middle English 'page' or 'pagge,' meaning a young attendant or servant. The surname was occupational, given to those who served as pages in noble households. As a given name, Page emerged in the United States in the late 19th century, likely as a surname used as a first name, a common practice in American naming. It saw modest use in the 20th century, with a peak in the 1990s.