Rising since 1985, #160 for girls today.
Popularity of Sage since 1921
Babies named Sage per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0 | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 |
| 1960s | 42 | 12 |
| 1970s | 341 | 318 |
| 1980s | 487 | 383 |
| 1990s | 2,935 | 2,665 |
| 2000s | 7,262 | 3,405 |
| 2010s | 8,571 | 4,510 |
| 2020s | 10,816 | 4,464 |
Meaning & origin
Sage represents a modern revival of nature and virtue names, first recorded in the U.S. in 1963. Its climb from obscurity to a rank of 160 in 2025 reflects a broader cultural shift toward botanical and aspirational names. The name is especially popular in Wyoming, Hawaii, and Washington, D.C., and since 1985 it has steadily risen in use. The 1-in-867 frequency in 2025 shows it has entered the mainstream while maintaining a distinctive feel. Its peak year of 2024 suggests continued momentum, making it a contemporary classic in the making.
Sage derives from the English word for the herb Salvia officinalis, which itself comes from Latin salvia (from salvus 'healthy'). As a virtue name, it also draws on the English word meaning 'wise person,' ultimately from Latin sapiens. It emerged as a given name in the 1960s and has risen steadily in use since the 1980s, favored for its natural and virtue associations.
Where Sage is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Sage” around the world
Where Sage lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
5
babies in 2025
New Zealand
30
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand).
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Saige
Sibling names for Sage
Names that share Sage's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Rowan, Willow, Juniper, Hazel, Clover, Aspen, Mara, Briar, Brie, Brook, Indigo, Jayde, Kali, Kalli, Karma, Kehlani, Lux, Maven, Meadow, Monet, Raven, Ravyn, Reign, Rya, Sevyn, Stori, Storm, Stormi, Wren, Wynter, Aeris, Anise, Cameo, Cinnamon, Emberlyn, Freedom, Harbor, Honesty, Indy, Lark, Lotus, Mali, Marigold, Monae, Nirvana, October, Peighton, Raine, Ravin, Rebel, Story, Sumer, Sunday, Teal, Timber, Tuesday, Wednesday, Wrenleigh, Wynona, Ailee, Airis, Asani, Azaleah, Breezy, Brookie, Choyce, Corley, Feather, Infinity, Island, Jerzee, Jurni, Ka, Kaedence, Kayln, Kenli, Khelani, Khori, Kimari, Larkyn, Lenyx, Lexia, Loxley, Lua, Lyriq, Mailee, Malisha, Moxie, Nalaya, Oasis, Prairie, Raevyn, Raini, Rainie, Ramey, Remedy, Riverlynn, Rogue, Roux, Saffron, Sha, Shada, Shy, Skai, Spirit, Tajae, Tymber, Vail, Whisper, Zaylie, Zori, Alannie, Amai, Bre, Calais, Catori, Cerise, Chae, Cheney, Dashanti, Dynasty, Fable, Gelsey, Genever, Genifer, Greenley, Haiven, Holiday, Honest, Jazzelle, Jazzmyne, Kenzey, Kharma, Lynnex, Mahagony, Maize, Maley, Marce, Miel, Mystery, Nautica, Niaya, Nyeli, Orchid, Perris, Phoenyx, Phynix, Poet, Poetry, Rayen, Reyne, Saje, Skie, Sonnet, Storie, Sway, Taige, Tayen, Theory, Thy, Tris, Wyllow, Zamia, Ivry, Jaid, Paytan, Absalat, Aerie, Aften, Ajene, Arli, Aspynn, Athenea, Avree, Chade, Ciin, Cortana, Devaeh, Dhyana, Dreamer, Ecko, Eleven, Evergreen, Fantasy, Fawna, Hailo, Hollan, Iceland, Indee, Jahni, Jolyne, Kauri, Khalie, Kouvr, Larken, Levee, Luxury, Mirage, Moet, Moksha, Nare, Noir, Pharah, Phenyx, Pryncess, Rayni, Rechy, Remee, Riverlee, Riverleigh, Rmoni, Saije, Schae, Shantai, Siren, Sorrel, Storme, Stormii, Sunshyne, Syrah, Timberlee, Winnona, Xee, Yahvi
Brothers: River, Phoenix, Asher, Arlo, Finn, Cade, Ellis, Heath, Kobe, Legend, Nash, Tate, Ace, Axle, Ayven, Bishop, Blaze, Bodhi, Bodie, Brandt, Bridger, Brown, Calder, Carver, Cort, Crew, Dax, Delon, Ender, Flint, Gray, Grey, Jax, Jett, Kale, Kash, King, Lane, Layne, Lemar, Lex, Onyx, Ridge, Rion, Rye, Saint, Stone, Tre, Tru, Unknown, West, Arrow, Ash, Aundre, Aven, Beck, Blade, Blue, Bode, Broc, Cache, Cedar, Chayton, Chozen, Cree, Cru, Cutter, Cypress, Dash, Dayne, Denim, Destry, Diesel, Dru, Gaige, Gauge, Hart, Heston, Jadin, Kage, Kaizer, Kanyon, Kobie, Kolin, Kolt, Korben, Kreed, Ledger, Mace, Nile, Quade, Race, Ranger, Rayvon, Reef, Reno, Riot, Rivers, Rush, Seven, Shaw, Sire, Slade, Talan, Thayne, Torre, Tyce, Wayde, Wolf, Wylder, Xaiden, Zen, Zyion, Amillion, Arnez, Arsen, Artist, Ashe, Ason, Avenir, Baylon, Bleu, Blu, Bodi, Boe, Bohdi, Brave, Brax, Brier, Brix, Cage, Caige, Cashius, Chastin, Coast, Cordel, Cotton, Coye, Creek, Cruise, Cylis, Daine, Dex, Drayven, Drey, Falcon, Hawk, Heith, Hendrixx, Hero, Jaice, Jaidin, Jak, Kadan, Kasai, Knight, Kyre, Lander, Lynx, Mahki, Marsh, Mattix, Maveric, Maze, Montae, Montrez, Neiko, Oaklen, Paxon, Polo, Quay, Quest, Rendell, Rip, Ripp, Rowe, Seeley, Sevin, Shady, Shamon, Shant, Slate, Steel, Sterlin, Stonewall, Stryder, Suede, Syre, Taber, Tabor, Taveon, Taye, Tayte, Toren, Trea, Tuff, Tyger, Wolfe, Woods, Yul, Zarian, Ziaire, Zyier, Ames, Arieon, Arkin, Axxel, Bastion, Birch, Brance, Brazen, Brazos, Brick, Cabe, Caliber, Cayle, Chaise, Chanze, Chapin, Chasten, Chief, Cinch, Cobain, Cougar, Covey, Cypher, Deckard, Delsin, Devell, Dezmon, Dio, Drako, Epic, Espn, Ezreal, Finch, Foxx, Hawke, Hendryx, Heyden, Hunt, Hyde, Jaki, Jakye, Jru, Json, Kaelon, Kaius, Kasch, Keen, Kell, Khyrie, Koal, Kron, Kypton, Kyzir, Law, Layke, Loc, Magnum, Mal, Marquee, Mavric, Mavrik, Motley, Moxon, Nakota, Negan, Nysir, Oakes, Odyn, Onix, Peregrine, Pike, Quadre, Quante, Rein, Rhone, Roc, Romari, Rorey, Ryzen, Sakani, Saveon, Sayvon, Shadoe, Sher, Shooter, Swayde, Syris, Taite, Tajai, Tan, Teller, Trai, Travelle, Trayce, Trigger, Vian, Win, Wood, Zakk, Zhaire, Camp, Coal, Johnte, Koast, Kyros, Oaken, Tag, Tank, Zamere, Acelin, Aceton, Acxel, Aedon, Akiel, Aquan, Areon, Arkyn, Arson, Auren, Axeton, Ayeden, Bash, Bex, Bravery, Brex, Bronze, Cable, Cartel, Cashe, Caspen, Chanc, Chanz, Chao, Cohl, Cordai, Coyote, Cylan, Destan, Deuce, Dodger, Drae, Draeden, Draken, Dune, Edge, Ezryn, Fenyx, Fleet, Flynt, Furious, Gadge, Gaelan, Gaje, Given, Grimm, Hutch, Indio, Jas, Jaxel, Jex, Junah, Kado, Kaido, Kanton, Kayven, Keimoni, Khale, Khmari, Khymir, Kiondre, Korde, Lason, Legynd, Logic, Macai, Maejor, Memphys, Micai, Mung, Musiq, Navier, Neco, Ness, Nikai, Noeh, Nyel, Obsidian, Ondre, Oryon, Oshen, Poe, Power, Racer, Rage, Rainen, Rally, Rambo, Random, Redd, Rev, Riel, Riott, Ritter, Savyon, Seger, Sevn, Shayde, Skylur, Slone, Soryn, Syer, Syere, Syier, Syir, Taeden, Tandre, Taos, Tejon, Tevan, Trek, Trig, Trillion, Truen, Tyme, Vision, Warrior, Wen, Wilde, Wylde, Xaire, Xavyer, Xeng, Yarrow, Zuma, Zylus, Zyree
Names like Sage
Names whose popularity has moved with Sage's over the last 50 years.

