Sage is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #934 in 2025 with 33 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 35 births ranking #898. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 8,240 boys born was named Sage. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Sage is a clean modern name that combines the ideas of wisdom and the herb of the same name. It feels crisp, balanced, and highly versatile.
The name rose as short word and nature names became fashionable, especially those with a calm intelligent tone. Its strength lies in having both plant and virtue-like associations at once.