Pagen
Pagen is a French girl name. French names have a soft, elegant sound that has made them popular well beyond France. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- GenerationPagen peaked in 1988, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Pagen you'd meet today is about 37 years old.
- HistoryPagen first shows up in US birth records in 1988, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 37 years since.
US births per million girls, 1988–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Pagen
Pagen is a girl name of French origin. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 1980s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:French names
More French girl names
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Girl name: Ellie · possibly light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
- Girl name: Eloise · possibly healthy, wide
Questions about the name Pagen
What is the origin of the name Pagen?
Pagen is French in origin. Other French names to consider are Charlotte (“free”), Evelyn (“possibly desired”), Violet (“violet flower”) and Camila (“temple attendant”).
Is Pagen a boy or girl name?
Pagen is a girl name.
How popular is the name Pagen?
Pagen is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1988. It peaked at #11,798 in 1988, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What should I know before naming my baby Pagen?
Pagen is a French girl name. French names have a soft, elegant sound that has made them popular well beyond France. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.