Sadie
How to say it: SAY-dee · /ˈseɪdi/
Pet form of Sarah, meaning 'princess' in Hebrew. Now widely used as an independent given name.
Sadie was the 66th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 4,168 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1880s, its births are down about 13% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #54 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #66 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 4,168 |
| Share of births | 1 in 788 |
| Peak decade | 1880s |
| Change over 10 years | −13% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #54 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,541 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After fading almost to silence in the 1960s, Sadie returned. Well below its 1880s high, it is expected to move upward again soon.
What goes with it
Bright and crisp with a breathy edge, it feels gentle. Hattie matches its vintage charm and Millie is another close companion.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Sadie is about 1 in 33.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hebrew.
In France: #2,541 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #135. Ireland: #5.
Famous people named Sadie
- Sadie Frost (born 1965)English actress and producer
- Sadie Stanley (born 2001)American actress and singer
- Sadie Plant (born 1964)British writer
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