Tage is a male given name of Norse origin, meaning 'day' in Norwegian. It's composed of the Old Norse elements 'dagaz', which signifies 'day', and 'geirr', translating to 'spear'. This unique name has been used historically among the Scandinavian peoples but has not gained widespread global popularity.
The name Tage experienced a slow start with fewer than 7 births per year until the mid-1990s. However, it began to gain traction around 1996, with birth numbers consistently exceeding 10 from then on. The peak occurred in 2007 with 37 births, marking a significant rise in popularity. Since 2014, the number of annual births has varied more widely, ranging from a low of 10 in 2021 to a recent high of 34 in 2023. Overall, there have been a total of 554 births with this name since 1970.