Sadie Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated June 7, 2024
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Fact: The Beatles have a song titled “Sexy Sadie” on their “White Album,” which adds a musical connection to the name.

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A Deep Dive

Sadie Overview

Meaning

Princess

Gender

Girl

Origin

Hebrew

Etymology

Originally a diminutive of Sarah, meaning “princess” in Hebrew.

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈseɪdi/

Popularity

Sadie is gaining popularity worldwide, especially in English-speaking countries. Ranked 78th most popular name in USA in 2022.

Syllable

1 syllable

Length

5 letters

Numerology

2 (Cooperative, Adaptable, Considerate)

Name Styles

Traditional, Cute, Vintage

Associated Traits

Lively, charming, and playful

Name Day

October 9th
A Deep Dive

Sadie Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Sarah, Sara, Sarita, Sarai, Sarina

Common Nicknames

Sade, Dee, Sades, Sasa

Diminutives

Sad, Sadi

Famous People

  • Sadie Robertson
    (American Reality TV Star)
  • Sadie Frost
    (British Actress)
  • Sadie Sink
    (American Actress)
  • Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander
    (American Lawyer)
  • Sadie Stanley
    (American Actress)
  • Sadie Jemmett
    (British Singer-Songwriter)
  • Sadie Ama
    (British Singer)
  • Sadie Calvano
    (American Actress)
  • Sadie Plant
    (British Cultural Theorist)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Sadie Adler
    ("Red Dead Redemption 2," Video Game)
  • Sadie Harris
    ("Grey's Anatomy," TV Series)
  • Sadie
    ("Sadie," Film)
  • Sadie Kane
    ("The Kane Chronicles," Book Series)
  • Sadie Dunhill
    ("11/22/63," TV Mini-Series)
  • Sadie
    ("Sadie Sparks," Animated TV Series)
  • Sadie Swenson
    ("Scream Queens," TV Series)
  • Sadie
    ("Sadie," Song)
  • Sadie Radinsky
    ("Sadie Radinsky," YouTube Channel)
  • Sadie
    ("Sadie: The Cleaning Lady," Song)

What Is the Meaning of Sadie?

The meaning of Sadie is “princess.” This name conveys a sense of royalty and grace, highlighting qualities of nobility and elegance.

What Is the Origin of The Name Sadie?

Sadie is of Hebrew origin and is a diminutive of the name Sarah, which means “princess.” Sarah is a biblical name, and Sadie evolved as an affectionate and informal version, maintaining the same regal meaning.

Sadie Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Sadie in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#782021#682022#592023
Top 3 Rankings#462014#492013#522015

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Sadie

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
202359
(+9 from 2022)
3586
(+291 from 2022)
0.20501
202268
(+10 from 2021)
3295
(+75 from 2021)
0.18376
202178
No change from 2020
3220
(+17 from 2020)
0.17973
202078
(+9 from 2019)
3203
(+45 from 2019)
0.18120
201987
No change from 2018
3158
(-107 from 2018)
0.17211
201887
(-16 from 2017)
3265
(-457 from 2017)
0.17557
201771
(-11 from 2016)
3722
(-575 from 2016)
0.19702
201660
(-8 from 2015)
4297
(-466 from 2015)
0.22197
201552
(-6 from 2014)
4763
(-107 from 2014)
0.24415
201446
(+3 from 2013)
4870
(+209 from 2013)
0.24894
201349
(+70 from 2012)
4661
(+2066 from 2012)
0.24179
2012119
(+4 from 2011)
2595
(-3 from 2011)
0.13380
2011123
(-5 from 2010)
2598
(-39 from 2010)
0.13408
2010118
(-7 from 2009)
2637
(-338 from 2009)
0.13449
2009111
(-2 from 2008)
2975
(-188 from 2008)
0.14691
2008109
(-2 from 2007)
3163
(-15 from 2007)
0.15186
2007107
(+50 from 2006)
3178
(+947 from 2006)
0.15015
2006157
(+17 from 2005)
2231
(+277 from 2005)
0.10672
2005174
(+21 from 2004)
1954
(+203 from 2004)
0.09628
2004195
(-6 from 2003)
1751
(+44 from 2003)
0.08678
2003189
(+23 from 2002)
1707
(+141 from 2002)
0.08508
2002212
(+3 from 2001)
1566
(+83 from 2001)
0.07929
2001215
(+27 from 2000)
1483
(+167 from 2000)
0.07486
2000242
(+44 from 1999)
1316
(+227 from 1999)
0.06594
1999286
(-9 from 1998)
1089
(-34 from 1998)
0.05594
1998277
(-3 from 1997)
1123
(+55 from 1997)
0.05793
1997274
(-1 from 1996)
1068
(+10 from 1996)
0.05594
1996273
(+13 from 1995)
1058
(+86 from 1995)
0.05518
1995286
(+33 from 1994)
972
(+119 from 1994)
0.05058
1994319
(+55 from 1993)
853
(+170 from 1993)
0.04376
1993374
(+41 from 1992)
683
(+73 from 1992)
0.03464
1992415
(+21 from 1991)
610
(+28 from 1991)
0.03043
1991436
(+19 from 1990)
582
(+41 from 1990)
0.02862
1990455
(+41 from 1989)
541
(+66 from 1989)
0.02633
1989496
(+43 from 1988)
475
(+71 from 1988)
0.02384
1988539
(-14 from 1987)
404
(+15 from 1987)
0.02101
1987525
(+60 from 1986)
389
(+59 from 1986)
0.02076
1986585
(+41 from 1985)
330
(+31 from 1985)
0.01788
1985626
(+123 from 1984)
299
(+82 from 1984)
0.01619
1984749
(+2 from 1983)
217
No change from 1983
0.01203
1983751
(-104 from 1982)
217
(-59 from 1982)
0.01213
1982647
(-11 from 1981)
276
(-3 from 1981)
0.01521
1981636
(+21 from 1980)
279
(+3 from 1980)
0.01560
1980657
(-14 from 1979)
276
(+5 from 1979)
0.01550
1979643
(-9 from 1978)
271
(+11 from 1978)
0.01573
1978634
(+35 from 1977)
260
(+25 from 1977)
0.01582
1977669
(+9 from 1976)
235
(+16 from 1976)
0.01429
1976678
(+58 from 1975)
219
(+21 from 1975)
0.01393
1975736
(+135 from 1974)
198
(+49 from 1974)
0.01269
1974871
(+196 from 1973)
149
(+41 from 1973)
0.00951
19731067
(+23 from 1972)
108
(+4 from 1972)
0.00695
19721090
(-66 from 1971)
104
(-16 from 1971)
0.00645
19711024
(+236 from 1970)
120
(+32 from 1970)
0.00685
19701260
(-10 from 1969)
88
(+8 from 1969)
0.00480
19691250
(-54 from 1968)
80
(-2 from 1968)
0.00454
19681196
(-176 from 1967)
82
(-20 from 1967)
0.00480
19671020
(+82 from 1966)
102
(+11 from 1966)
0.00594
19661102
(-114 from 1965)
91
(-19 from 1965)
0.00518
1965988
(+63 from 1964)
110
(+4 from 1964)
0.00602
19641051
(-148 from 1963)
106
(-29 from 1963)
0.00542
1963903
(+57 from 1962)
135
(+13 from 1962)
0.00679
1962960
(-91 from 1961)
122
(-28 from 1961)
0.00602
1961869
(-36 from 1960)
150
(-3 from 1960)
0.00722
1960833
(+21 from 1959)
153
(+10 from 1959)
0.00736
1959854
(-113 from 1958)
143
(-37 from 1958)
0.00688
1958741
(-69 from 1957)
180
(-34 from 1957)
0.00871
1957672
(-51 from 1956)
214
(-24 from 1956)
0.01020
1956621
(-10 from 1955)
238
(+8 from 1955)
0.01156
1955611
(-54 from 1954)
230
(-23 from 1954)
0.01147
1954557
(-28 from 1953)
253
(-11 from 1953)
0.01271
1953529
(-40 from 1952)
264
(-35 from 1952)
0.01368
1952489
(-12 from 1951)
299
(-3 from 1951)
0.01572
1951477
(-19 from 1950)
302
(-12 from 1950)
0.01635
1950458
(-40 from 1949)
314
(-38 from 1949)
0.01786
1949418
(+22 from 1948)
352
(+28 from 1948)
0.02005
1948440
(-28 from 1947)
324
(-59 from 1947)
0.01859
1947412
(-24 from 1946)
383
(+1 from 1946)
0.02107
1946388
(-49 from 1945)
382
(-18 from 1945)
0.02368
1945339
No change from 1944
400
(-13 from 1944)
0.02972
1944339
(+4 from 1943)
413
(-20 from 1943)
0.03022
1943343
(-20 from 1942)
433
(-24 from 1942)
0.03017
1942323
(-33 from 1941)
457
(-42 from 1941)
0.03287
1941290
(-19 from 1940)
499
(-26 from 1940)
0.04005
1940271
(+9 from 1939)
525
(+31 from 1939)
0.04444
1939280
(-4 from 1938)
494
(-35 from 1938)
0.04356
1938276
(-5 from 1937)
529
(-3 from 1937)
0.04634
1937271
(-12 from 1936)
532
(-23 from 1936)
0.04828
1936259
(-9 from 1935)
555
(-71 from 1935)
0.05151
1935250
(-7 from 1934)
626
(-25 from 1934)
0.05760
1934243
(-12 from 1933)
651
(-31 from 1933)
0.06015
1933231
(+2 from 1932)
682
(+2 from 1932)
0.06520
1932233
(-6 from 1931)
680
(-48 from 1931)
0.06147
1931227
(-13 from 1930)
728
(-93 from 1930)
0.06596
1930214
(+1 from 1929)
821
(-7 from 1929)
0.07038
1929215
(-5 from 1928)
828
(-67 from 1928)
0.07153
1928210
(-3 from 1927)
895
(-52 from 1927)
0.07486
1927207
(-13 from 1926)
947
(-81 from 1926)
0.07659
1926194
No change from 1925
1028
(-23 from 1925)
0.08357
1925194
(-1 from 1924)
1051
(-69 from 1924)
0.08321
1924193
(-8 from 1923)
1120
(-60 from 1923)
0.08644
1923185
(-8 from 1922)
1180
(-83 from 1922)
0.09421
1922177
(-1 from 1921)
1263
(+14 from 1921)
0.10124
1921176
(-2 from 1920)
1249
(-36 from 1920)
0.09760
1920174
(-17 from 1919)
1285
(-127 from 1919)
0.10329
1919157
(-2 from 1918)
1412
(-41 from 1918)
0.12021
1918155
(-4 from 1917)
1453
(+49 from 1917)
0.12085
1917151
(-18 from 1916)
1404
(-125 from 1916)
0.12495
1916133
No change from 1915
1529
(+71 from 1915)
0.14083
1915133
(-9 from 1914)
1458
(+162 from 1914)
0.14240
1914124
(-9 from 1913)
1296
(+184 from 1913)
0.16269
1913115
(-1 from 1912)
1112
(+80 from 1912)
0.16979
1912114
(-1 from 1911)
1032
(+226 from 1911)
0.17589
1911113
(-13 from 1910)
806
(-80 from 1910)
0.18243
1910100
(+3 from 1909)
886
(+137 from 1909)
0.21119
1909103
(-7 from 1908)
749
(-21 from 1908)
0.20348
190896
(-1 from 1907)
770
(-1 from 1907)
0.21719
190795
(-3 from 1906)
771
(+23 from 1906)
0.22849
190692
(-1 from 1905)
748
(-2 from 1905)
0.23865
190591
(+1 from 1904)
750
(+47 from 1904)
0.24204
190492
(-3 from 1903)
703
(+20 from 1903)
0.24040
190389
No change from 1902
683
(-33 from 1902)
0.24551
190289
(-4 from 1901)
716
(+40 from 1901)
0.25541
190185
(-1 from 1900)
676
(-219 from 1900)
0.26590
190084
(-2 from 1899)
895
(+190 from 1899)
0.28168
189982
(-5 from 1898)
705
(-103 from 1898)
0.28486
189877
(-1 from 1897)
808
(+51 from 1897)
0.29473
189776
(-4 from 1896)
757
(-70 from 1896)
0.30490
189672
No change from 1895
827
(-2 from 1895)
0.32818
189572
(+1 from 1894)
829
(+84 from 1894)
0.33548
189473
(-1 from 1893)
745
(+39 from 1893)
0.31572
189372
(-1 from 1892)
706
(-18 from 1892)
0.31345
189271
(+1 from 1891)
724
(+107 from 1891)
0.32190
189172
(-3 from 1890)
617
(-63 from 1890)
0.31389
189069
(-2 from 1889)
680
(+16 from 1889)
0.33720
188967
(+1 from 1888)
664
(-27 from 1888)
0.35092
188868
(+2 from 1887)
691
(+172 from 1887)
0.36475
188770
(-2 from 1886)
519
(-43 from 1886)
0.33393
188668
(+1 from 1885)
562
(+48 from 1885)
0.36557
188569
(+2 from 1884)
514
(+48 from 1884)
0.36211
188471
(-3 from 1883)
466
(+41 from 1883)
0.33870
188368
(+4 from 1882)
425
(+34 from 1882)
0.35399
188272
(-3 from 1881)
391
(+25 from 1881)
0.33796
188169
(+5 from 1880)
366
(+49 from 1880)
0.37024
188074
First SSA data recorded
317
First SSA data recorded
0.32478

American States Popularity Rankings for Sadie

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#1142021#1102022#782023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#1462021#1342022#1172023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#462021#502022#362023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#822021#1122022#892023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#512021#502022#432023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#722021#582022#672023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#462021#502022#362023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#272021#392022#192023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#302021#482022#212023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#642021#672022#502023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#1152021#1092022#982023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#562021#642022#542023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#742021#572022#532023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#1082021#1042022#852023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#302021#402022#202023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#812021#822022#592023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#472021#342022#352023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#602021#582022#342023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#812021#752022#652023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#652021#482022#452023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#1102021#932022#752023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#802021#752022#1182023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#842021#642022#522023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#852021#692022#612023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#662021#672022#762023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#1092021#1112022#772023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#882021#722022#922023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#522021#562022#372023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#542021#702022#372023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#922021#872022#742023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#1102021#652022#692023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#442021#462022#242023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#582021#1222022#1062023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#1072021#532022#492023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#792021#742022#802023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1172021#232022#1202023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#1042021#1812022#412023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3222021#3782022#2242023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1112021#422022#502023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#672021#532022#952023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2322021#1862022#1492023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1652021#822022#1002023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1652021#452022#412023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1152021#1972022#582023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#972021#972022#362023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#902021#1222022#792023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#682019#502022#1282023

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#362019#452022#762023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1342021#992022#2112023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#602020#402022#512023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#352021#1212022#902023

Popularity Rankings for Sadie in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#182021#202022#162023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#662021#402022#222023

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#232010

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#662021#372022#282023

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#762021#632022#632023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#802021#882022#802023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#1002021#992022#882023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#1422019#1522020#1542021

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#6302017#8592020#4332021

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Sadie a Name for Boys or Girls?

Sadie is traditionally a name for girls. It is often chosen for its sweet, endearing, and charming appeal, making it a popular choice for parents seeking a name with both historical significance and a playful, friendly vibe.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Sadie

Sadie in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Sadie Robertson (Reality TV Star, born 1997): An American television personality and actress known for her role on the reality show "Duck Dynasty."
  • Sadie Frost (Actress, born 1965): A British actress and fashion designer known for her roles in films like "Bram Stoker's Dracula."
  • Sadie Sink (Actress, born 2002): An American actress best known for her role as Max Mayfield in the Netflix series "Stranger Things."
  • Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander (Lawyer, 1898–1989): An American lawyer and civil rights advocate, the first African-American woman to earn a Ph.D. in economics in the United States.
  • Sadie Stanley (Actress, born 2001): An American actress known for her role in the Disney Channel Original Movie "Kim Possible."
  • Sadie Jemmett (Singer-Songwriter, born 1970): A British singer-songwriter known for her folk and acoustic music.
  • Sadie Ama (Singer, born 1987): A British R&B singer who gained popularity in the early 2000s.
  • Sadie Calvano (Actress, born 1997): An American actress known for her role as Violet Plunkett on the TV series "Mom."
  • Sadie Plant (Cultural Theorist, born 1964): A British cultural theorist and author known for her work on cyberculture and feminist theory.
  • Sadie Adler ("Red Dead Redemption 2," 2018 Video Game): A tough and resourceful outlaw who becomes a key member of the Van der Linde gang.
  • Sadie Harris ("Grey's Anatomy," 2008 TV Series): A surgical intern at Seattle Grace Hospital and a friend of Meredith Grey.
  • Sadie ("Sadie," 2016 Film): A teenage girl who struggles with her father’s prolonged military deployment.
  • Sadie Kane ("The Kane Chronicles," 2010 Book Series): A young magician who battles ancient Egyptian gods and monsters alongside her brother Carter.
  • Sadie Dunhill ("11/22/63," 2016 TV Mini-Series): A librarian who becomes romantically involved with the protagonist, Jake Epping, during his mission to prevent the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
  • Sadie ("Sadie Sparks," 2019 Animated TV Series): A teenage girl who discovers she has magical powers and trains to be a wizard.
  • Sadie Swenson ("Scream Queens," 2015 TV Series): A sorority girl who becomes entangled in a series of murders on her college campus.
  • Sadie ("Sadie," 2013 Song): A song by American singer-songwriter Joanna Newsom from her album "The Milk-Eyed Mender."
  • Sadie Radinsky ("Sadie Radinsky," YouTube Channel): A YouTuber and health enthusiast known for her videos on wellness and cooking.
  • Sadie ("Sadie: The Cleaning Lady," 1967 Song): A popular song by Australian singer Johnny Farnham.

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  • Sandy
  • Sierra
  • Sadelle
  • Sadira
  • Sadina
  • Sarah
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  • Saraiya
  • Zara
  • Mira
  • Regina

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Helen is an experienced educational specialist and content creator, known for her innovative approach to children’s learning. With a background in literature and child development, she composes engaging educational content for SimpleKids.net. Her work emphasizes creativity, engagement, and simplicity, aiming to make learning enjoyable and accessible for children and their families.

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