Sage
Peaked at #143 nationally in 2022, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1921, Sage has been recorded 65% of the time for girls and 35% of the time for boys.
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Sage — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#143
in 2022
Current rank
#146
in 2024
Years tracked
60
1963–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1963, Sage reached its peak popularity for girls in 2022, ranking #143 nationally with 2,013 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #387 (2014) to #146 (2024) — a 62% improvement.
As of 2024, Sage ranks #146 nationally for girls, with 1,987 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #146 | 1,987 |
| 2023 | #143 | 1,958 |
| 2022 | #143 | 2,013 |
| 2021 | #177 | 1,674 |
| 2020 | #223 | 1,318 |
| 2019 | #279 | 1,172 |
| 2018 | #305 | 1,095 |
| 2017 | #312 | 1,049 |
Sage — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#387
in 2022
Current rank
#413
in 2024
Years tracked
58
1921–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1921, Sage reached its peak popularity for boys in 2022, ranking #387 nationally with 825 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #646 (2014) to #413 (2024) — a 36% improvement.
As of 2024, Sage ranks #413 nationally for boys, with 779 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #413 | 779 |
| 2023 | #416 | 757 |
| 2022 | #387 | 825 |
| 2021 | #422 | 730 |
| 2020 | #436 | 681 |
| 2019 | #449 | 671 |
| 2018 | #438 | 693 |
| 2017 | #472 | 632 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Sage most popular?
Sage was most popular in 2022, when it ranked #143 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Sage becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Sage?
At least 43,653 babies have been recorded with the name Sage in the US since 1921, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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