
The short answer
Paige is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From an English surname meaning ‘servant, page’ in Middle English. As a given name for girls, it received some public attention from a character in the 1958 novel Parrish and the 1961 movie adaptation." It ranked #346 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from an English surname meaning ‘servant, page’ in Middle English. As a given name for girls, it received some public attention from a character in the 1958 novel Parrish and the 1961 movie adaptation. The entry lists its usage as English.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Paige ranked #346 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #346 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Paige mean?
Paige means "servant, page", according to Behind the Name.
Is Paige a popular name?
Paige ranked #346 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Paige a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Paige appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Paige — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.