Sadie Girl

Popularity: #49 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: SAY-dee //ˈseɪdi//

Origin: Hebrew; English

Meaning: Hebrew: princess; English: a diminutive of Sarah

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Sadie is derived from the Hebrew name Sarah, which means "princess" or "noblewoman." The transition from Sarah to Sadie occurred through the use of diminutive forms. In the 19th century, Sadie emerged as a pet form of Sarah, particularly in English-speaking countries.

The name was popularized further by its use in literature and culture, where it was often associated with charm and femininity. Historically, the name Sarah appears in the Hebrew Bible, where she is the wife of Abraham and the mother of Isaac, making her a significant matriarch in Judeo-Christian tradition.

The name has been carried through various translations of biblical texts, including the Septuagint and the Latin Vulgate, which helped to maintain its presence in Christian contexts. By the 18th century, Sadie began to appear in English literature and personal records, marking its evolution into a standalone name.

Culturally, Sadie has been embraced in various artistic expressions, including music and literature, often symbolizing innocence and grace. The name's association with the biblical Sarah has contributed to its enduring appeal, as Sarah is often viewed as a figure of strength and resilience.

Over time, Sadie has also been linked to various notable figures in history and the arts, further enriching its cultural significance. The name continues to evoke a sense of tradition while also embodying a playful and endearing quality.

Famous people named Sadie

In this section, you will find notable people named Sadie. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Sadie who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Sadie who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Sadie Sink is an actress best known for Stranger Things, The Whale, and The Fear Street Trilogy.

Sadie Frost is an actress and producer best known for Shopping, The Krays, and Cold Mountain.

Sadie Williams is a fashion designer best known for her innovative textile designs and collaborations with various brands.

Fictional characters named Sadie

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Sadie is a fictional character from the animated series Steven Universe. She is a Crystal Gem and a close friend of the protagonist, Steven, often helping him in various adventures.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Sadie, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Sadie. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Sadie was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Sadie has ranked as high as #139 nationally, which occurred in 2014, and has been most popular in Texas, California, North Carolina, New York, and Pennsylvania.

In the past 5 years the name Sadie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Sadie is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Sadie was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Sadie.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 4,168 0 4,168
2024 3,738 0 3,738
2023 3,597 0 3,597
2022 3,302 0 3,302
2021 3,230 6 3,224
2020 3,204 0 3,204
2019 3,164 0 3,164
2018 3,267 0 3,267
2017 3,724 0 3,724
2016 4,299 0 4,299
2015 4,770 7 4,763
2014 4,871 0 4,871
2013 4,673 10 4,663
2012 2,595 0 2,595
2011 2,598 0 2,598
2010 2,643 5 2,638
2009 2,981 6 2,975
2008 3,163 0 3,163
2007 3,178 0 3,178
2006 2,238 5 2,233
2005 1,954 0 1,954
2004 1,759 6 1,753
2003 1,707 0 1,707
2002 1,566 0 1,566
2001 1,483 0 1,483
2000 1,316 0 1,316
1999 1,089 0 1,089
1998 1,123 0 1,123
1997 1,074 5 1,069
1996 1,058 0 1,058
1995 972 0 972
1994 853 0 853
1993 683 0 683
1992 610 0 610
1991 582 0 582
1990 541 0 541
1989 475 0 475
1988 409 5 404
1987 389 0 389
1986 330 0 330
1985 299 0 299
1984 217 0 217
1983 217 0 217
1982 276 0 276
1981 279 0 279
1980 276 0 276
1979 271 0 271
1978 260 0 260
1977 235 0 235
1976 220 0 220
1975 198 0 198
1974 149 0 149
1973 108 0 108
1972 104 0 104
1971 121 0 121
1970 88 0 88
1969 80 0 80
1968 82 0 82
1967 102 0 102
1966 91 0 91
1965 110 0 110
1964 106 0 106
1963 135 0 135
1962 122 0 122
1961 150 0 150
1960 153 0 153
1959 143 0 143
1958 180 0 180
1957 214 0 214
1956 237 0 237
1955 231 0 231
1954 253 0 253
1953 264 0 264
1952 299 0 299
1951 302 0 302
1950 314 0 314
1949 352 0 352
1948 324 0 324
1947 383 0 383
1946 382 0 382
1945 400 0 400
1944 413 0 413
1943 433 0 433
1942 457 0 457
1941 504 5 499
1940 531 6 525
1939 495 0 495
1938 534 5 529
1937 537 6 531
1936 562 7 555
1935 634 8 626
1934 657 6 651
1933 689 6 683
1932 685 6 679
1931 734 6 728
1930 821 0 821
1929 837 9 828
1928 900 5 895
1927 956 9 947
1926 1,039 11 1,028
1925 1,057 6 1,051
1924 1,128 8 1,120
1923 1,180 0 1,180
1922 1,271 8 1,263
1921 1,255 6 1,249
1920 1,293 8 1,285
1919 1,412 0 1,412
1918 1,458 5 1,453
1917 1,404 0 1,404
1916 1,534 5 1,529
1915 1,464 6 1,458
1914 1,303 7 1,296
1913 1,112 0 1,112
1912 1,039 7 1,032
1911 806 0 806
1910 891 5 886
1909 749 0 749
1908 770 0 770
1907 771 0 771
1906 748 0 748
1905 750 0 750
1904 708 5 703
1903 688 5 683
1902 716 0 716
1901 676 0 676
1900 895 0 895
1899 705 0 705
1898 808 0 808
1897 757 0 757
1896 827 0 827
1895 834 5 829
1894 745 0 745
1893 706 0 706
1892 724 0 724
1891 617 0 617
1890 680 0 680
1889 669 5 664
1888 691 0 691
1887 519 0 519
1886 562 0 562
1885 514 0 514
1884 466 0 466
1883 425 0 425
1882 391 0 391
1881 366 0 366
1880 317 0 317

Top States for Sadie (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 325
9%
CA 275
7%
FL 186
5%
NC 181
5%
OH 165
4%
NY 151
4%
PA 149
4%
GA 144
4%
TN 142
4%
MI 131
4%
IL 118
3%
VA 116
3%
IN 111
3%
AL 96
3%
KY 91
2%
SC 88
2%
NJ 82
2%
WA 80
2%
MO 80
2%
CO 72
2%
WI 72
2%
UT 70
2%
MA 59
2%
MD 57
2%
OK 56
2%
AZ 54
1%
MN 52
1%
AR 43
1%
KS 41
1%
ID 40
1%
MS 37
1%
OR 34
1%
CT 32
1%
IA 31
1%
WV 31
1%
LA 30
1%
NV 26
1%
NE 25
1%
NH 20
1%
ND 17
0%
SD 15
0%
MT 14
0%
RI 12
0%
ME 12
0%
AK 12
0%
NM 10
0%
VT 10
0%
HI 9
0%
DC 9
0%
DE 9
0%
WY 7
0%