Sadie is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #132 in 2024 with 374 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 387 births ranking #129. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 59.1%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 690 girls born was named Sadie. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
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.