Zadie
Zadie is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Princess or noblewoman.
Origin and history
Zadie is an English female name that originated as a spelling variant of Sadie, which is itself a diminutive of the Hebrew name Sarah. It gained literary prominence in the late 20th and early 21st centuries through author Zadie Smith. In the United States, it is a trendy, modern-vintage choice that has seen a recent resurgence in popularity.
Popularity in the United States
3,615 babies in the United States have been named Zadie since 1880. It ranks #2933 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1349.
States where it is most popular
- CA (27 %)
- TX (23.4 %)
- NY (11 %)
- GA (4.5 %)
- AL (3.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 74 |
| 1890-1900 | 101 |
| 1900-1910 | 164 |
| 1910-1920 | 236 |
| 1920-1930 | 272 |
| 1930-1940 | 153 |
| 1940-1950 | 145 |
| 1950-1960 | 62 |
| 1960-1970 | 10 |
| 1970-1980 | 7 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 56 |
| 2000-2010 | 395 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,157 |
| 2020-2029 | 778 |
Famous people named Zadie
- Zadie Smith: Author, Novelist
Fun facts
- The name gained global recognition due to acclaimed British novelist Zadie Smith, author of White Teeth.
- It originated as a phonetic spelling variant of Sadie, incorporating the energetic letter 'Z'.