Sage is a distinctive choice, ranked #520 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Sage in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#520
US Rank #146
About the Name Sage
Sage is currently at its most popular point on record, sitting at UK #520. The name has climbed 929 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2001.
Sage is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #146, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Sage
Unlikely. With around 75 UK babies named Sage per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Sage in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Sage is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 929 places over the last five years to #520 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Sage is more popular in the US (#146) than in the UK (#520). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Sage include: Kay Sage — Katherine Linn Sage, usually known as Kay Sage, was an American Surrealist artist and poet active between 1936 and 1963.; Sage (philosophy) — A sage (Ancient Greek: σοφός, sophós), in classical philosophy, is someone who has attained wisdom.; Sage Francis — Paul William "Sage" Francis is an American independent underground rapper from Providence, Rhode Island..
Sage appears in the US top 500 at #146 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
75
UK babies named Sage (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 929 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Sage
Likely around 1 other Sage in the class
UK Popularity (2001–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Sage
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Katherine Linn Sage, usually known as Kay Sage, was an American Surrealist artist and poet active between 1936 and 1963. A member of the Golden Age and post-war periods of Surrealism, she is mostly recognized for her artistic works, which typically contain themes of an architectural nature.
Russell Risley Sage was an American financier, railroad executive and Whig politician from New York, who became one of the richest Americans of all time. As a frequent partner of Jay Gould in various transactions, he amassed a fortune.
A sage (Ancient Greek: σοφός, sophós), in classical philosophy, is someone who has attained wisdom. The term has also been used interchangeably with a 'good person' (Ancient Greek: ἀγαθός, agathós), and a 'virtuous person' (Ancient Greek: σπουδαῖος, spoudaîos).
Paul William "Sage" Francis is an American independent underground rapper from Providence, Rhode Island. He is the founder and CEO of Strange Famous Records.