Paige
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Paige comes from the English surname Page, derived from the medieval occupational term for a young servant or attendant. The Old French page referred to a boy training for knighthood.
The name transitioned from surname to given name in the 20th century. Its use for girls accelerated in the 1980s and 1990s, eventually becoming almost exclusively feminine.
Paige ranked No. 375 in 2024 with 826 births. It peaked at No. 47 in 2003 with 5,758 births, making it one of the top names of the early 2000s.
What the name Paige means
The TV series Charmed (1998 - 2006) featured a main character named Paige Matthews, coinciding with the name’s peak years.
One syllable makes Paige exceptionally crisp. The hard “P” and firm ending give it a confident, no-frills quality.
Though past its peak, Paige remains a reliable choice for parents wanting something short, modern, and unmistakably feminine.
US popularity over time
Numerology and symbolism
Based on Pythagorean numerology — a traditional system linking name letters to numbers. Presented for cultural interest.
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