Will my child share the name Zadie with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 38 UK babies named Zadie per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Zadie in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Zadie becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Zadie is declining: down 222 places since 2020, to #922 in 2025. It peaked at #700 in 2020.

Is Zadie a good choice for a distinctive name?

Zadie is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Zadie a popular baby name in the United States?

Zadie does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Zadie

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Zadie is a distinctive choice, ranked #922 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Zadie in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#922

About the Name Zadie

Zadie has held its ground, ranked #922 in 2025 and never far from its best of #700 in 2020 — a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2003.

Zadie is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Zadie in their class.