Sadie sits comfortably in the UK charts at #132 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
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UK Rank 2024
#132
US Rank #57
About the Name Sadie
Sadie is holding steady in the rankings at #132. It reached its peak of #129 in 2023 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Sadie is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #57, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Sadie
Unlikely. With around 374 UK babies named Sadie per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Sadie in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Sadie has held a stable position around #132 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #129 in 2023 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Sadie is more popular in the US (#57) than in the UK (#132). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Sadie ranks #57 in the US (2024), making it comfortably inside the American top 100. It's well-liked on both sides of the Atlantic.
374
UK babies named Sadie (2024)
~0.0
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.2
In a school of 600
↑ 20 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Sadie
Likely around 1 other Sadie in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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