Tage

♂ Boy

Pronounced TAH-yə /ˈtɑ.jə/Medium

Meaning: From Danish/Swedish Tage — likely from Old Norse Taki, 'to take, receive', or linked to 'day'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Nordic and crisp: Tage is a Danish-Swedish classic — likely 'to receive' (or linked to 'day'). Sleek, vintage-cool, and Scandinavian.

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Origin MediumScandinavian, Norse

MeaningFrom Danish/Swedish Tage — likely from Old Norse Taki, 'to take, receive', or linked to 'day'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#3303 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births36 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 616

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Tage comes from Danish and Swedish Tage — likely from Old Norse Taki, 'to take, receive', or linked to dagr, 'day' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp Scandinavian classic.

In the U.S. it appears in Scandinavian families. Rare, receive-or-day at the root, and sleek.

Did you know? Tage is a traditional Danish and Swedish name, likely from Old Norse Taki, 'to take/receive' — sometimes linked to 'day'; it has a clean, vintage-Nordic style.

Overall data confidence 65%

Behind the Name — Tage — routes layered

Variations

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Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

★Tage Erlander (1901-1985)
Swedish Social Democratic politician who served as Prime Minister of Sweden from 1946 to 1969
★Tage Danielsson (1928-1985)
Swedish comedian, author, and director known for satirical works

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tage mean?

Tage is Scandinavian, likely 'to receive' or linked to 'day'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Tage?

It's said TAH-yə /ˈtɑ.jə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Tage a boy or girl name?

Tage is a boy's name.

How popular is Tage?

Tage is a rare name in the U.S.