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Sage

SAYJ · A wise person or the aromatic herb Salvia officinalis; used as a given name evoking wisdom or nature.

2025 rank (girls)
#160
Babies named in 2025
1,853
Peak popularity
2024
2025 frequency
1 in 867 girls
Usually for
Girls & boys
Trend
Rising since 1985

Rising since 1985, #160 for girls today.

Popularity of Sage since 1921

Babies named Sage per year in U.S. Social Security records.

6711.3k2k19602000Most births 2022GirlsBoys
GirlsBoys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirlsBoys
1920s05
1930s00
1940s00
1950s00
1960s4212
1970s341318
1980s487383
1990s2,9352,665
2000s7,2623,405
2010s8,5714,510
2020s10,8164,464

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.

2020s
Fewermore per 100k girlstoo few 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.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Sage mean?
Sage means 'wise' or refers to the herb Salvia officinalis, symbolizing wisdom and health.
How popular is Sage right now?
As of 2025, Sage ranks 160th in the U.S., with approximately 1 in 867 newborns given the name. It has been rising in popularity since 1985 and peaked in 2024.
Is Sage a boy or girl name?
Sage is used for all genders, but it is more common for girls in current U.S. data, though it remains a popular unisex choice.