Sage
Girl name · 22 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Sage: 22 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 7 births in 2023.
Sage is a name with two distinct roots, but for English speakers it most often derives from the herb, via Old French *sauge* and Latin *salvia*, meaning "healthy" or "wise" – a virtue name that evokes wisdom and healing. It also has a separate origin as a surname from the Old English *sæcg*, meaning "man" or "warrior." Notable bearers include the American poet and activist Sage Francis, and Sage Stallone, the actor and son of Sylvester Stallone. The name shares its root with the plant genus *Salvia*, which includes culinary sage, and the town of Salvia in Spain. Unusually, Sage has been used for both boys and girls since the 1990s, making it a popular modern unisex choice in Scotland and beyond.
Girl 5 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20237 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #4746 babies
- Total births
- 22since 2021
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y