Saige Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Saige is a name with Latin origins, meaning wise or sage. It evolved from the Latin 'salvia' through Old French and Middle English forms. The name is associated with positive traits of wisdom and herbaceous qualities. It has no biblical relevance and gained popularity in the late 20th century. Variants include Sage and Saige, contributing to its modern appeal.
The name Saige is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Saige has been stalled for male in MidWest, too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Saige' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5085th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3425th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2884th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3004th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 896th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 572nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Saige' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Saige"
Pronunciation
/seɪdʒ/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Saige is derived from the Latin word 'salvia,' which means 'sage' or 'wise.' It is also associated with the herb sage, known for its medicinal properties and culinary uses.
Meaning
wise, sage
Language Evolution
Latin: salvia, Old French: saige, Middle English: sage, Modern English: Saige
Historical Usage
Saige has gained popularity as a given name in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States, as parents sought unique and nature-inspired names for their children.
Variants & Derivatives
Sage, Saige, Sagey
Modern Popularity & Image
The name Saige is perceived as modern, unique, and connected to nature, appealing to parents looking for a distinctive name with a positive connotation.
Famous People
Saige McCulley - American actress, Saige Ward - American artist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Saige"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Saige"
"Saige" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 5085th of 16616 | 140 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3425th of 24088 | 451 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2884th of 23106 | 506 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3004th of 27321 | 563 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 896th of 35406 | 4,432 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 572nd of 30306 | 6,481 |
Regional Popularity of "Saige" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
60.06% 3794th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
76.12% 3931st/5164 |
56.82% 4155th/7313 |
57.18% 4267th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
69.30% 2761st/3984 |
83.98% 3768th/4487 |
41.78% 2850th/6822 |
68.96% 4328th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Saige" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
85.07% 3135th/3685 |
57.16% 2558th/4475 |
65.98% 3427th/5194 |
42.12% 2661st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
17.63% 808th/4582 |
14.39% 743rd/5164 |
15.93% 1165th/7313 |
11.70% 873rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
14.41% 574th/3984 |
10.88% 488th/4487 |
7.84% 535th/6822 |
11.41% 716th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Saige"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Saige" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.