Sage: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A botanical and virtue name meaning wise, herbal and earthy with a knowing quality.
Sage as a Girl Name
- Origin
- Latin
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #102
- Peak
- #102 in 2023
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Sage Means
Sage is a girl name of Latin origin. A botanical and virtue name meaning wise, herbal and earthy with a knowing quality.
How Popular Sage Is
Sage currently ranks #102 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #102 in 2023. It is rising.
Good to Know About Sage
- Sage has been used for centuries in smudging rituals for purification.
- Works equally well for boys and girls.
- Toni Braxton named her son Diezel Ky Braxton-Lewis with Sage as a middle.
Sage as a Boy Name
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #442
- Peak
- #439 in 2018
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Sage Means
Sage is a boy name of English origin. A wise child with deep and thoughtful insight.
How Popular Sage Is
Sage currently ranks #442 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #439 in 2018. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Sage
- Sage peaked at #439 in the U.S. in 2018.
- Sage is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- Part of the beloved nature-name trend.
Sage as a Unisex Name
- Origin
- Latin
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #442
- Peak
- #439 in 2018
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Sage Means
Sage is a unisex name of Latin origin. A wise elder and fragrant herb, timeless across generations.
How Popular Sage Is
Sage currently ranks #442 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #439 in 2018. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Sage
- Sage peaked at #439 in the U.S. in 2018.
- Sage is a name rooted in classical Latin tradition.
- Part of the beloved nature-name trend.
Names Like Sage
Other Latin names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Sage
Latin names that pair well as a brother or sister to Sage.
Questions About Sage
What does Sage mean?
Sage is a girl name of Latin origin. A botanical and virtue name meaning wise, herbal and earthy with a knowing quality.
How popular is Sage?
Sage currently ranks #102 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #102 in 2023. It is rising.
Where does Sage come from?
Sage comes from Latin roots. Sage has been used for centuries in smudging rituals for purification.
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