Tage

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Tage Pronunciation

Tage is 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 (2024)#4161 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births26 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 580

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

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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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Tage?

Tage is pronounced TAH-yə (/ˈtɑ.jə/). Press play above to hear Tage said aloud.

How do you say Tage?

Tage is said TAH-yə (/ˈtɑ.jə/). Press play above to hear Tage said aloud.

What does the name Tage mean?

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

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.