Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Paige.
National Rank (2025)
#346
All-Time Peak Rank
#47 (2003)
Total U.S. Births
146,734
Unisex Distribution0.9% Boy / 99.1% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Paige Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Paige
According to SSA data, Paige achieved its highest historical rank of #47 in 2003. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2003 with 5,758 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 61.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 88 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Paige scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-61.4% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record5,758Births in 2003
Years in Top 100
21yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
88Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:9
1920s:73
1930s:74
1940s:367
1950s:988
1960s:5,654
1970s:4,677
1980s:10,356
1990s:50,552
2000s:45,581
2010s:22,615
2020s:5,788
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesPaige
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with P, a letter used by only 1.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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