Sage
boy name#455 in 2025Sage entered the US charts in 1921, peaked at #387 in 2022, ranks #455 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1921–2025
#455
rank today
#387
peak (2022)
684
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4322 |
| 1960s | #3866 |
| 1970s | #1666 |
| 1980s | #1695 |
| 1990s | #677 |
| 2000s | #648 |
| 2010s | #628 |
| 2020s | #422 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Sage has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 15,500 people named Sage are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sage is a kid of about 12 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sage in 2025?
- Sage ranks #455 among US boy names in 2025, with 684 babies given the name.
- When was the name Sage most popular?
- Sage peaked in 2022, reaching #387 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Sage with classmates?
- Sage will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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