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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.
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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
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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.
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sadie was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Sadie has ranked as high as #130 nationally, which occurred in 2014, and has been most popular in California, Texas, North Carolina, New York, and Pennsylvania.
In the past 5 years the name Sadie has been trending down 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.
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. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 325 | |
| CA | 275 | |
| FL | 186 | |
| NC | 181 | |
| OH | 165 | |
| NY | 151 | |
| PA | 149 | |
| GA | 144 | |
| TN | 142 | |
| IL | 118 | |
| VA | 116 | |
| IN | 111 | |
| AL | 96 | |
| KY | 91 | |
| SC | 88 |
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 | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,729 |
| 2023 | 3,592 |
| 2022 | 3,301 |
| 2021 | 3,222 |
| 2020 | 3,204 |
| 2019 | 3,162 |
| 2018 | 3,267 |
| 2017 | 3,724 |
| 2016 | 4,297 |
| 2015 | 4,763 |
| 2014 | 4,870 |
| 2013 | 4,663 |
| 2012 | 2,595 |
| 2011 | 2,598 |
| 2010 | 2,638 |
| 2009 | 2,975 |
| 2008 | 3,163 |
| 2007 | 3,178 |
| 2006 | 2,231 |
| 2005 | 1,954 |
| 2004 | 1,752 |
| 2003 | 1,707 |
| 2002 | 1,566 |
| 2001 | 1,483 |
| 2000 | 1,316 |
| 1999 | 1,089 |
| 1998 | 1,123 |
| 1997 | 1,069 |
| 1996 | 1,058 |
| 1995 | 972 |
| 1994 | 853 |
| 1993 | 683 |
| 1992 | 610 |
| 1991 | 582 |
| 1990 | 541 |
| 1989 | 475 |
| 1988 | 404 |
| 1987 | 389 |
| 1986 | 330 |
| 1985 | 299 |
| 1984 | 217 |
| 1983 | 217 |
| 1982 | 276 |
| 1981 | 279 |
| 1980 | 276 |
| 1979 | 271 |
| 1978 | 260 |
| 1977 | 235 |
| 1976 | 220 |
| 1975 | 198 |
| 1974 | 149 |
| 1973 | 108 |
| 1972 | 104 |
| 1971 | 120 |
| 1970 | 88 |
| 1969 | 80 |
| 1968 | 82 |
| 1967 | 102 |
| 1966 | 91 |
| 1965 | 110 |
| 1964 | 106 |
| 1963 | 135 |
| 1962 | 122 |
| 1961 | 150 |
| 1960 | 153 |
| 1959 | 143 |
| 1958 | 180 |
| 1957 | 214 |
| 1956 | 237 |
| 1955 | 231 |
| 1954 | 253 |
| 1953 | 264 |
| 1952 | 299 |
| 1951 | 302 |
| 1950 | 314 |
| 1949 | 352 |
| 1948 | 324 |
| 1947 | 383 |
| 1946 | 382 |
| 1945 | 400 |
| 1944 | 413 |
| 1943 | 433 |
| 1942 | 457 |
| 1941 | 499 |
| 1940 | 525 |
| 1939 | 495 |
| 1938 | 529 |
| 1937 | 531 |
| 1936 | 555 |
| 1935 | 626 |
| 1934 | 651 |
| 1933 | 683 |
| 1932 | 679 |
| 1931 | 728 |
| 1930 | 821 |
| 1929 | 828 |
| 1928 | 895 |
| 1927 | 947 |
| 1926 | 1,028 |
| 1925 | 1,051 |
| 1924 | 1,120 |
| 1923 | 1,180 |
| 1922 | 1,263 |
| 1921 | 1,249 |
| 1920 | 1,285 |
| 1919 | 1,412 |
| 1918 | 1,453 |
| 1917 | 1,404 |
| 1916 | 1,529 |
| 1915 | 1,458 |
| 1914 | 1,296 |
| 1913 | 1,112 |
| 1912 | 1,032 |
| 1911 | 806 |
| 1910 | 886 |
| 1909 | 749 |
| 1908 | 770 |
| 1907 | 771 |
| 1906 | 748 |
| 1905 | 750 |
| 1904 | 703 |
| 1903 | 683 |
| 1902 | 716 |
| 1901 | 676 |
| 1900 | 895 |
| 1899 | 705 |
| 1898 | 808 |
| 1897 | 757 |
| 1896 | 827 |
| 1895 | 829 |
| 1894 | 745 |
| 1893 | 706 |
| 1892 | 724 |
| 1891 | 617 |
| 1890 | 680 |
| 1889 | 664 |
| 1888 | 691 |
| 1887 | 519 |
| 1886 | 562 |
| 1885 | 514 |
| 1884 | 466 |
| 1883 | 425 |
| 1882 | 391 |
| 1881 | 366 |
| 1880 | 317 |