Sadie

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Princess; Noblewoman

Background: The name Sadie originates from the Hebrew name 'Sarah,' meaning 'princess' or 'noblewoman.' It became popular in English-speaking countries as a diminutive form of Sarah, evolving into its own name with a distinct identity.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#275
Total births
145,728
Most popular decade
2010s (109,797 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-11 ranks)
Years in Top 100
42
First recorded year
1880

Gender usage

0.2% male 99.8% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1889
First year births
5
First year rank
#974
Peak year
1926
Peak year births
11
Peak rank
#2,566
Most recent year
2021
Recent year births
6
Recent rank
#10,791

Female

First year
1880
First year births
317
First year rank
#74
Peak year
2014
Peak year births
4,870
Peak rank
#46
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
3,729
Recent rank
#57

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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