Paige
Paige is an English occupational name derived from the medieval term for a young servant or attendant, particularly one training to become a knight. The name carries a sense of service, learning, and youthful aspiration.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 894. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 2,819
- 2012: 2,914
- 2013: 2,575
- 2014: 2,416
- 2015: 2,293
- 2016: 2,056
- 2017: 1,700
- 2018: 1,454
- 2019: 1,376
- 2020: 1,137
- 2021: 1,064
- 2022: 1,013
- 2023: 863
- 2024: 827
- 2025: 884
- 2026 (projected): 894
Good to Know
- •Simple one-syllable name that's easy to spell and pronounce
- •Has a contemporary feel despite medieval origins
- •Works well as both a first and middle name
- •No common spelling variations means less confusion
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Famous People
Paige Spiranac
Professional golfer and social media personality
Paige Hurd
Actress
Paige Turco
Actress known for NCIS and The 100
Paige O'Hara
Voice actress for Belle in Disney's Beauty and the Beast
Statistics
146,734
Total births since 1880
2003
Peak year
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