Sadie Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Sadie is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Sadie?
Sadie is spelled S-A-D-I-E. The name has 5 letters.
Sadie at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Sadie is a diminutive form of Sarah, which means “princess” in Hebrew.
- Origin
- Sadie is commonly associated with English-speaking countries as a pet form of Sarah.
- Pronunciation
- SAY-dee · 2 syllables
Sadie Popularity in 2025
Rank#50
Recorded Births4,168
- Girls usage rose 7 places to #50 and recorded 430 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Sadie Mean?
Sadie is a diminutive form of Sarah, which means “princess” in Hebrew.
Origin: Sadie is commonly associated with English-speaking countries as a pet form of Sarah.
How Do You Pronounce Sadie?
PronunciationSAY-dee
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Sadie?
- History
- The use of Sadie as a given name has been documented since at least the 18th century as a familiar form of Sarah.
Sadie Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2007 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 4,168 | #50 |
| 2024 | Girls | 3,738 | #57 |
| 2023 | Girls | 3,597 | #59 |
| 2022 | Girls | 3,302 | #68 |
| 2021 | Girls | 3,224 | #78 |
| 2021 | Boys | 6 | #10,799 |
| 2020 | Girls | 3,204 | #78 |
| 2019 | Girls | 3,164 | #87 |
| 2018 | Girls | 3,267 | #87 |
| 2017 | Girls | 3,724 | #71 |
| 2016 | Girls | 4,299 | #60 |
| 2015 | Girls | 4,763 | #52 |
| 2015 | Boys | 7 | #9,568 |
| 2014 | Girls | 4,871 | #46 |
| 2013 | Girls | 4,663 | #49 |
| 2013 | Boys | 10 | #7,537 |
| 2012 | Girls | 2,595 | #120 |
| 2011 | Girls | 2,598 | #123 |
| 2010 | Girls | 2,638 | #118 |
| 2010 | Boys | 5 | #12,231 |
| 2009 | Girls | 2,975 | #111 |
| 2009 | Boys | 6 | #10,994 |
| 2008 | Girls | 3,163 | #109 |
| 2007 | Girls | 3,178 | #107 |
When Was Sadie Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2014 · Girls
4,871 recorded births
National rank #46
2015 · Girls
4,763 recorded births
National rank #52
2013 · Girls
4,663 recorded births
National rank #49
2016 · Girls
4,299 recorded births
National rank #60
Where Sadie Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MS | #15 | 55 |
| TN | #16 | 186 |
| WY | #16 | 10 |
| AL | #24 | 95 |
| ID | #24 | 41 |
| KS | #26 | 62 |
| WV | #27 | 33 |
| PA | #28 | 215 |