Holding steady, #3,240 for boys today.
Popularity of Tage since 1970
Babies named Tage per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2007, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Tage's real moment was 2025.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 63 |
| 2000s | 211 |
| 2010s | 187 |
| 2020s | 133 |
Meaning & origin
Tage is a Scandinavian name with deep roots in Nordic history, though its precise meaning remains uncertain. In the United States, the name is quite rare: in recent years, it has been given to about 1 in 47,447 boys annually, ranking 3,240 in 2025. The name's trajectory has been stable since the 2020s, and its peak year to date is 2025. It is most commonly found in New York, reflecting small but consistent usage among families with Scandinavian heritage or a preference for distinctive, short names. While not widely known, Tage offers a crisp, two-syllable sound that fits modern naming trends favoring brevity and Nordic influences.
Tage is a Scandinavian given name, primarily Danish and Swedish. It is likely derived from Old Norse names containing the element 'dagr' (day), such as Dag or Dagr. Alternatively, it may be a shortened form of longer names like Dagny or Dagmar. The name has been in use since medieval times in Scandinavia, though it remains relatively uncommon in the United States.
Where Tage is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Sibling names for Tage
Names that share Tage's style, for a brother or sister.
