Total births
3,960
Unisex name · since 1890
Page
Since 1890, U.S. Social Security records show 3,960 babies named Page, peaking in 1990. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 3,960
- total births
- 1890–2025
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
Page sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 3,960 recorded since 1890.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Page has been recorded 3,960 times among girls since 1890, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1890 to 2025.
- 3,960 total births
- 1890–2025 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 25% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
3,960 girls have been named Page since 1890, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2025.
- 3,960
- total births
- 1890–2025
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Page was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
133 babies were named Page in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
Page's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Page's SSA record in two at 1970 and the more recent half accounts for 67% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 33%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1890, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1990 peak of 133, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Page at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1890
Page popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1890–2025
- Peak year (1990)
- 133
- Annual births at peak, across 136 years of records
Page popularity over time - boys
1,538 total births recorded since 1881 (Page as boys' name)
Page by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Page's strongest decade.
972 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Page births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 5
1890s
5 births
- 1910s 64
1910s
64 births
- 1920s 50
1920s
50 births
- 1930s 97
1930s
97 births
- 1940s 167
1940s
167 births
- 1950s 319
1950s
319 births
- 1960s
1960s
600 births
- 1970s
1970s
467 births
- 1980s
1980s
495 births
- 1990s
1990s
972 births
- 2000s
2000s
460 births
- 2010s 213
2010s
213 births
- 2020s 51
2020s
51 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 972 births (25% of all-time use).
How Page compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Page's total volume
Page vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Page by state
Where Page concentrates geographically, total births since 1890
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 212 | 5.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 149 | 3.8% |
| #3 | Virginia | | 102 | 2.6% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 64 | 1.6% |
| #5 | New York | | 54 | 1.4% |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | | 32 | 0.8% |
| #7 | North Carolina | | 31 | 0.8% |
| #8 | Illinois | | 28 | 0.7% |
California share of Page's total US births 5.4%
Even split
212 of 3,960 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 24 reporting states.
Page appears in 24 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Page? ▼
Since 1890, Social Security records show 3,960 babies named Page. The most recent recorded year was 2025. Its busiest year on record was 1990, with 133 births.
When was Page most popular? ▼
Page was most popular in the 1990s decade with 972 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Page most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Page are California (212 births), Texas (149 births), Virginia (102 births).
Is Page a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Page is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 3,960 births, and as a boy's name it has 1,538 births.
How long has the name Page been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Page since 1890 -- 136 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Page? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Pagan, Paget, Pagie, Pageant, and 1 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Page's data
- Page's decade-level peak was the 1990s (972 total births); usage has since declined to 51 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Pages (212 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Page
Nearby Names Like Page
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Page
Pagan Girl
50 births
Paget Girl
44 births
Pagie Girl
19 births
Pageant Girl
5 births
Pagen Girl
5 births
Compare Page side by side: Page vs Pagan Page vs Paget Page vs Pagie
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1890–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Page: Baby Name Since 1890 - 3,960 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/page. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Page draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.