Sage Name Popularity and Statistics
Sage is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Sage?
Sage is spelled S-A-G-E. The name has 4 letters.
Sage Popularity in 2025
Rank#160
Recorded Births1,853
Rank#455
Recorded Births684
- Girls usage fell 14 places to #160 and recorded 141 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 42 places to #455 and recorded 97 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Sage Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 1,853 | #160 |
| 2025 | Boys | 684 | #455 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,994 | #146 |
| 2024 | Boys | 781 | #413 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,961 | #142 |
| 2023 | Boys | 758 | #417 |
| 2022 | Girls | 2,014 | #143 |
| 2022 | Boys | 828 | #387 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,675 | #177 |
| 2021 | Boys | 731 | #422 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,319 | #222 |
| 2020 | Boys | 682 | #436 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,173 | #279 |
| 2019 | Boys | 673 | #448 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,095 | #305 |
| 2018 | Boys | 693 | #436 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,049 | #311 |
| 2017 | Boys | 632 | #472 |
| 2016 | Girls | 941 | #353 |
| 2016 | Boys | 528 | #548 |
| 2015 | Girls | 890 | #369 |
| 2015 | Boys | 403 | #646 |
| 2014 | Girls | 844 | #387 |
| 2014 | Boys | 408 | #646 |
When Was Sage Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2022 · Girls
2,014 recorded births
National rank #143
2024 · Girls
1,994 recorded births
National rank #146
2023 · Girls
1,961 recorded births
National rank #142
2025 · Girls
1,853 recorded births
National rank #160
Where Sage Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| WY | #31 | 8 |
| HI | #36 | 13 |
| UT | #47 | 69 |
| ID | #64 | 27 |
| ME | #73 | 13 |
| DC | #73 | 9 |
| ND | #80 | 11 |
| MT | #91 | 10 |
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| HI | #79 | 11 |