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Cage

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAYJ /ˈkeɪdʒ/High

Meaning: From the English surname Cage — an occupational/topographic name, 'a maker of or dweller by a cage' (via the Latin cavea, 'an enclosure'); a word/surname; we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: A dweller by a cage: Cage is an English surname/word. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the English surname Cage — an occupational/topographic name, 'a maker of or dweller by a cage' (via the Latin cavea, 'an enclosure'); a word/surname; we note the word-name
U.S. rank (2024)#8398 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 997

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201219922024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Cage comes from the English surname Cage — an occupational/topographic name, 'a maker of or dweller by a cage' (via the Latin cavea, 'an enclosure'); a word/surname (we note the word-name). A crisp, modern name (said 'KAYJ').

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-name. Rare, a-dweller-by-a-cage at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Cage is an English surname, 'a maker of or dweller by a cage' (via the Latin cavea, 'an enclosure') — a crisp surname/word-name (we note the word-name; said 'KAYJ').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Cage — surname/word-name

Variations

Cayge

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cage mean?

Cage is an English surname — 'a maker of or dweller by a cage' (via Latin cavea, 'an enclosure'). We note the word-name.

How do you pronounce Cage?

It's said KAYJ /ˈkeɪdʒ/ — one syllable.

Is Cage a boy or girl name?

Cage is a boy's name.

How popular is Cage?

Cage is a very rare name in the U.S.

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