Pageant
A girl's name of Old French origin with 5 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 7 letters and two syllables, Pageant hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a girl's name in the U.S. since 1967, with 5 total recorded births.
Pageant is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.
Pageant is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Pageant is a girl's baby name of Old French origin, derived from the word pageant meaning 'spectacle' or 'elaborate show,' itself from the Latin pagina. As a given name it is extraordinarily rare and evokes glamour, performance, and the pursuit of beauty.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Pageant's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, many feminine names end on open vowels or soft consonants, creating a melodic, approachable quality. Pageant breaks from that pattern, giving it a more distinctive edge.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Pageant's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Pageant has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1967.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 | #7544 | — |
The Story of Pageant
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1967, Pageant is a Gen X staple. Girls named Pageant are most likely born between 1967 and 1967.
How rare is Pageant?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Pageant is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1967, peaked in the 1960s with 5 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 1967–1967)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 5 | #7544 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1967–1967