Holding steady.
Popularity of Paije since 1991
Babies named Paije per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 113 |
| 2000s | 79 |
| 2010s | 35 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Paije is a modern invented spelling of the name Paige, first recorded in U.S. naming data in 1991. It reached its peak usage in 1995, yet has never entered the top 1,000 names, remaining a rare choice. The name reflects a broader trend of creative respellings in the 1990s, where parents sought unique variations of familiar names. Without any top states or significant regional concentration, Paije remains a scattered but distinctive option for those drawn to the sounds of Paige with a personalized twist.
Paije is a modern invented name, likely a respelling of Paige. Paige originated as an English occupational surname for a servant or page, derived from Middle English 'page' meaning a young attendant. As a given name, Paige gained popularity in the late 20th century, and Paije represents a creative spelling variation that emerged in the 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Pae, Jae
Sibling names for Paije
Names that share Paije's style, for a brother or sister.
