Sadie is a highly popular girls' name in United States, ranking #50 in 2025 with 4,168 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2014 with 4,870 births ranking #46. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 294.0%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 386 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.