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soh-FEE-uh
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Paige
GirlEnglish, French· “young servant, page”
- Meaning
- young servant, page
- Origin
- English, French
- Pronunciation
- PAYJ
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #346
- US babies 2025
- 884
- Best rank
- #47 (2003)
- Peak year
- 2003
Meaning and origin of Paige
Paige is an English and French name that means “young servant, page”.
Paige began as an English occupational surname for a page, a young servant or attendant in a noble household. The word came into English from Old French page, and its deeper origin is uncertain, though it may go back through Italian to a Greek word for "boy." Pages in medieval courts were often boys of good family learning the ways of knighthood. As a first name, Paige became popular for girls in the United States in the late twentieth century. It is brisk and tidy, a single syllable that feels bright and modern. The spelling Page is also used, and Paige works well as a middle name.
Other spellings with the same sound: Page.
Popularity over time
Paige first appears in US Social Security records in 1915. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 71 different years, starting in 1952. Its best national rank was #47 in 2003, the same year it reached its highest count of 5,758 babies. In 2025, 884 babies were named Paige, and it ranked #346 nationally. That is 61% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #3,294 in 1920, #1,428 in 1950, #454 in 1980, #69 in 2000, #100 in 2010, and #346 in 2025. Of the 146,734 US girls named Paige since records began, 34% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 45,581 babies. Since 2010, 28,403 more have been named Paige.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Trinity, Faith, Kylie, Jade, and Gabriela.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Paige ranked highest in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Montana.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | #130 | 42 |
| Connecticut | #135 | 23 |
| Montana | #162 | 7 |
| Virginia | #213 | 39 |
| Pennsylvania | #220 | 51 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Paige is usually pronounced PAYJ, with one syllable. It has five letters, starts with P and ends in “-ge”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Page.
Middle names for Paige
A few middle names that flow with Paige: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Paige
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Paige mean?
Paige is an English and French name that means “young servant, page”.
What is the origin of the name Paige?
Paige has English and French roots. Paige began as an English occupational surname for a page, a young servant or attendant in a noble household.
Is Paige a popular name?
Yes. Paige ranked #346 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Paige a boy or girl name?
Paige is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Paige?
Paige is usually pronounced PAYJ. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings