Sage: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced SAYJ · 1 syllable
Sage means “wise; the sage herb”, from Latin and English.
* As an English and French surname, from sage, a nickname for a wise person. The given name, in general use since the 1990s, is also associated with the sage plant. Compare Desage, Lesage. * As an Irish surname, variant of Savage. * As a German surname, from a placename derived from the noun sege (“sedge”) (see sedge).
- Meaning
- wise; the sage herb
- Origin
- Latin, English
- Pronunciation
- SAYJ
- US rank (2025)
- #160
- US babies a year
- about 2,656 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising, Nature
How popular is Sage?
Sage was the #160 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,537 babies. It’s rising: up 146% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #160 |
| Ireland | #588 |
| Canada | #267 |
| Australia | #120 |
How old are people named Sage?
Half of US adults named Sage are older than 25; most are between 18 and 44. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Sage
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
On these lists
- The most popular gender-neutral names in the US
- Rising gender-neutral names
- Nature gender-neutral names
- Latin gender-neutral names
- English gender-neutral names
- Short baby names (4 letters or fewer)
Questions about Sage
What does the name Sage mean?
Sage means “wise; the sage herb”. It comes from Latin and English.
How do you pronounce Sage?
Sage is pronounced SAYJ.
How popular is the name Sage?
Sage was the #160 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,537 babies. It’s rising: up 146% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Sage?
Half of US adults named Sage are older than 25. Most are between 18 and 44.