Sadie
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Princess — regal grace with an approachable warmth
Origin: English pet form of Sarah — from Hebrew Sarah (שָׂרָה), meaning princess
Popularity: Ranked #50 in 2025 with 4,168 babies born.
History: Sadie began as an affectionate nickname for Sarah and has long since taken on a life of its own. It was popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries — Sadie Hawkins, the fictional Dogpatch character from the Li'l Abner comic strip, gave her name to the tradition of women asking men to dances. The name faded through the mid-20th century and came back strongly in the 2000s, entering the U.S. top 50 by 2010. The Beatles' Sexy Sadie added a rock-and-roll wink. It carries infectious warmth and a vintage spunk that feels completely fresh today.
Famous people named Sadie: Sadie Sink (actress), Sadie Hawkins (Li'l Abner)
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Sadie? About 1 in 799 babies born in 2025 were named Sadie, or roughly 11.4 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Sadie
What does the name Sadie mean?
Sadie means “Princess — regal grace with an approachable warmth” from English pet form of Sarah — from Hebrew Sarah (שָׂרָה), meaning princess roots.
What is the origin of the name Sadie?
Sadie has English pet form of Sarah — from Hebrew Sarah (שָׂרָה), meaning princess origin. The traditional meaning is “Princess — regal grace with an approachable warmth”.
How popular is Sadie?
Sadie ranked #50 in 2025 — given to 4,168 babies that year.
When was Sadie most popular?
Sadie peaked in 2014 with 4,870 babies registered that year.
Is Sadie a boy or girl name?
Sadie is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Sadies in registered births are female.
Is the name Sadie rising or falling in popularity?
Sadie has risen 28 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #78 in 2020 to #50 in 2025.
How long has Sadie been recorded?
Sadie appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.