Sadie
Sadie is a girls' name of Hebrew origin meaning “princess, noblewoman.” It ranked #50 in the United States in 2025. A diminutive of Sarah that became a standalone name in the 19th century.
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how do you pronounce Sadie?
SAY-dee
where does the name Sadie come from?
Originally a pet form of Sarah, from the Hebrew meaning princess or noblewoman. The route from Sarah to Sadie runs through Sadye and similar spellings and is not phonetically obvious, which is why the two are now generally treated as separate names.
It was popularized in American culture through various literary and musical references.
how popular is this name?
Sadie has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 137 years since 1880, and fell outside it for 9. It peaked at #46 in 2014, and ranked #50 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #50 |
| 2024 | #57 |
| 2023 | #59 |
| 2022 | #68 |
| 2021 | #78 |
| 2020 | #78 |
| 2019 | #87 |
| 2018 | #87 |
| 2017 | #71 |
| 2016 | #60 |
| 2014 | #46 |
| 2010 | #118 |
| 2000 | #242 |
| 1990 | #455 |
| 1980 | #657 |
| 1960 | #832 |
| 1950 | #458 |
| 1940 | #271 |
| 1930 | #214 |
| 1920 | #174 |
| 1910 | #100 |
| 1900 | #84 |
| 1890 | #69 |
| 1880 | #74 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Sadie fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Sadie
Sadie was common in America around 1900, particularly among Jewish immigrant families, then fell out of use for most of the twentieth century. Its revival is part of a broader return of old-fashioned nickname-names — Maisie, Elsie, Nellie — and it climbed back through the 2000s to sit inside the American top fifty by the 2020s.
who are famous people named Sadie?
- Sadie Sink (actress)
- Sadie Robertson (television personality)
- Sadie Frost (actress)
what are the nicknames and variants of Sadie?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names go well with Sadie?
Sibling names that share Sadie's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Sadie
What does the name Sadie mean?
Sadie means “princess, noblewoman”.
What is the origin of the name Sadie?
Sadie comes from the Hebrew naming tradition. Related forms include Sadi, Sady and Sarah.
How popular is the name Sadie?
Sadie ranked #50 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2014, at #46, and it has spent 137 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Sadie a boy or girl name?
Sadie is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Sadie?
Sadie is pronounced SAY-dee, with 2 syllables.
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