Declining since 2005.
Popularity of Payge since 1962
Babies named Payge per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 16 |
| 1990s | 323 |
| 2000s | 511 |
| 2010s | 251 |
| 2020s | 17 |
Meaning & origin
Payge is a modern, phonetic spelling of the more traditional Paige. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1962, but saw its highest usage in 2006, reflecting the trend of creative respellings for established names. Since 2005, its trajectory has been falling, indicating a decline in popularity. The name has not been tied to any specific top states, remaining a relatively rare choice. While sharing the same occupational roots as Paige, the Payge variant offers a distinctive spelling while retaining the same straightforward pronunciation.
Payge is a variant spelling of Paige, which originated as an occupational surname for a young servant or page in medieval Europe. The word itself derives from the Old French 'page,' ultimately from Greek 'paidion' (child). As a given name, Paige gained popularity in the late 20th century, and the Payge variant emerged as a phonetic respelling in the 1960s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Pay, PJ
Sibling names for Payge
Names that share Payge's style, for a brother or sister.
