Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Sage.
National Rank (2025)
#160
All-Time Peak Rank
#142 (2023)
Total U.S. Births
30,454
Unisex Distribution34.1% Boy / 65.9% GirlBalance: Leans Female
💡 The Sage Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Sage
According to SSA data, Sage achieved its highest historical rank of #142 in 2023. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2022 with 2,014 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 108.2%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 58 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Sage scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+108.2% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,014Births in 2022
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
58Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:42
1970s:341
1980s:487
1990s:2,935
2000s:7,262
2010s:8,571
2020s:10,816
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesSage
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with S, a letter used by only 7.9% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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