Sayge
A variant spelling of the feminine name Sage, derived from the herb.
Name Census estimates that about 632 living Americans carry the first name Sayge. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 80.1% of registrations being female. The average person named Sayge today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sayge births was 2022 (48 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sayge. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
632
~ 1 in 542,333 Americans
Peak year
2022
48 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,354
Tracked since 1996
Gender
Gender distribution for Sayge
Sayge leans heavily female at 80.1% of total registrations, but 127 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Sayge as a male name
- Ranked #9,693 in 2024
- 8 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2012 (13 births)
Sayge as a female name
- Ranked #4,354 in 2024
- 33 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2022 (40 births)
Popularity
Sayge: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sayge from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 234 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Sayge remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sayge by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Sayge during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Sayges live
Origin
Meaning and history of Sayge
The name Sayge is believed to have originated from the Old English word "sage," which means "wise" or "knowledgeable." It has its roots in the Latin word "sapere," which means "to be wise" or "to have good taste." The name was likely given to individuals who were considered to possess great wisdom or knowledge.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sayge can be found in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, a historical record compiled in the late 9th century. The chronicle mentions a figure named Sayge the Wise, who was a renowned scholar and advisor to King Alfred the Great of Wessex.
In the 12th century, the name Sayge appeared in the works of the renowned philosopher and scholar Peter Abelard. He referred to a student named Sayge, who was known for his exceptional intellect and insightful contributions to academic discussions.
During the Renaissance period, the name Sayge gained popularity among the intellectual elite. One notable bearer of the name was Sayge Montaigne, a French Renaissance philosopher and essayist born in 1533. His famous work, "Essays," explored a wide range of subjects and showcased his wisdom and intellectual curiosity.
In the 17th century, the name Sayge was associated with a prominent English mathematician and astronomer named Sayge Wren. Born in 1632, he made significant contributions to the field of science and was instrumental in the design and construction of several notable architectural landmarks, including St. Paul's Cathedral in London.
Another notable figure with the name Sayge was the American writer and philosopher Sayge Thoreau, born in 1817. His seminal work, "Walden," explored themes of self-reliance, simplicity, and the relationship between humanity and nature, reflecting his deep wisdom and philosophical insights.
While the name Sayge has always been relatively uncommon, it has been carried by individuals from various cultures and historical periods, often associated with wisdom, knowledge, and intellectual pursuits.
People
Sayge + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sayge as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Sayge: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sayge?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 632 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sayge going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 542,333 US residents.
Is Sayge a common name?
We classify Sayge as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 639 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sayge most popular?
The single biggest year for Sayge was 2022, when 48 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sayge is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Sayge a female name?
Yes, 80.1% of people registered as Sayge in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.