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“Wise person; also refers to the herb” — English origin
Boy's name · #456 in the US (2025) · 2020s
Sage first appeared in 1921, vanished from the records entirely for 46 years, and since returning in 1968 has climbed back to #456. About 16,000 boys have carried it in all. About 72% of babies named Sage in recent years have been girls.
Around the world: about 1 in 1,100 boys in New Zealand (2025) · about 1 in 2,400 boys in Canada (2024) · about 1 in 8,200 boys in England & Wales (2025).
Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 43 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.
Among 65 notable people named Sage:
Entertainers appear 2.58× more often than among typical names — e.g. Sage Stallone, American actor, film director, and producer (1976-2012).
Similar names: Saige · Armani · Zain · Gage · Kane · Zaire
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