Sade
Every Sade since 1985 — 10,102 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sade
Sade is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,058 in 2025 with 92 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1985, 10,102 American babies have been named Sade. Its peak came in 1986, when 1,259 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Sade stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sade year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 92 | #2,058 | 8 | #9,548 |
| 2024 | 88 | #2,170 | 6 | #12,094 |
| 2023 | 85 | #2,224 | 9 | #8,799 |
| 2022 | 87 | #2,188 | — | — |
| 2021 | 91 | #2,100 | 6 | #11,877 |
| 2020 | 73 | #2,414 | — | — |
| 2019 | 67 | #2,627 | 6 | #11,878 |
| 2018 | 76 | #2,401 | — | — |
| 2017 | 70 | #2,540 | — | — |
| 2016 | 50 | #3,270 | — | — |
| 2015 | 69 | #2,616 | — | — |
| 2014 | 67 | #2,644 | 6 | #11,854 |
| 2013 | 78 | #2,362 | — | — |
| 2012 | 86 | #2,203 | — | — |
| 2011 | 106 | #1,895 | — | — |
| 2010 | 113 | #1,815 | — | — |
| 2009 | 128 | #1,724 | 6 | #12,198 |
| 2008 | 132 | #1,700 | — | — |
| 2007 | 146 | #1,558 | — | — |
| 2006 | 158 | #1,435 | — | — |
| 2005 | 185 | #1,235 | — | — |
| 2004 | 213 | #1,081 | 5 | #12,872 |
| 2003 | 206 | #1,077 | — | — |
| 2002 | 245 | #914 | — | — |
| 2001 | 300 | #788 | — | — |
| 2000 | 201 | #1,045 | — | — |
| 1995 | 374 | #601 | — | — |
| 1990 | 407 | #571 | — | — |
| 1985 | 393 | #513 | 8 | #5,062 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sade in 2025?
Sade ranked #2,058 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 92 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sade?
10,102 babies have been named Sade in the United States since 1985, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sade most popular?
Sade peaked in 1986, when 1,259 newborns received the name.
Is Sade a boy or girl name?
Sade is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sade rising or falling?
Sade is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.