Sadie is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #173 in 2016 with 319 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 387 births ranking #129. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 35.7%. In 2016, approximately 1 in every 963 girls born was named Sadie. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Sadie is a lively vintage short form of Sarah and shares the meaning 'princess'. It feels cheerful, warm, and very easy to picture.
Once mainly a nickname, Sadie became a strong given name in its own right and later returned with the revival of upbeat old-fashioned names. Its popularity comes from both charm and familiarity.