Sadie: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced SAY-dee · 2 syllables
Sadie means “princess (from Sarah)”, from Hebrew.
A diminutive of the given name Sarah. Also a popular formal given name in the 19th century.
- Meaning
- princess (from Sarah)
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- SAY-dee
- US rank (2025)
- #50
- US babies a year
- about 3,612 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1890
- Style
- Vintage, Comeback
How popular is Sadie?
Sadie was the #50 name in the US in 2025, given to 4,168 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1890.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #50 |
| England & Wales | #152 |
| Scotland | #127 |
| Northern Ireland | #51 |
| Ireland | #5 |
| Canada | #92 |
| Australia | #52 |
How old are people named Sadie?
Half of US adults named Sadie are older than 27; most are between 18 and 82. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Sadie
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Sadie have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
- Shola
- Sunny
- Erik
Names like Sadie
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Sadie
What does the name Sadie mean?
Sadie means “princess (from Sarah)”. It comes from Hebrew.
How do you pronounce Sadie?
Sadie is pronounced SAY-dee.
How popular is the name Sadie?
Sadie was the #50 name in the US in 2025, given to 4,168 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1890.
How old are people named Sadie?
Half of US adults named Sadie are older than 27. Most are between 18 and 82.