Zadie
Girl name · #2173 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Zadie? In official American birth records, Zadie has been tracked continuously since 1881, giving it 144 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 85 baby girls were named Zadie, placing it at #2173 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1622, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 21,176 girls born in 2025 was named Zadie.
Babies named Zadie per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 144-year story
Zadie first appears in the Social Security records in 1881, when 11 girls received the name. Its peak came in 2016, when 174 girls were named Zadie — good for #1358 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Zadie against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Zadie in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Zadie is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Zadie will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Zadie is most common
State-level data for Zadie is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Zadie
Statistically, parents drawn to Zadie tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Haddie, Emrie, Irie, Zelie, and Arie.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Zadie | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 85 | #2173 |
| 2024 | 115 | #1753 |
| 2023 | 139 | #1534 |
| 2022 | 156 | #1437 |
| 2021 | 131 | #1600 |
| 2020 | 152 | #1432 |
| 2019 | 112 | #1816 |
| 2018 | 160 | #1399 |
| 2017 | 155 | #1451 |
| 2016 | 174 | #1358 |
| 2015 | 132 | #1622 |
| 2014 | 94 | #2071 |
| 2013 | 88 | #2137 |
| 2012 | 76 | #2426 |
| 2011 | 86 | #2190 |
| 2010 | 80 | #2360 |
| 2009 | 88 | #2227 |
| 2008 | 65 | #2773 |
| 2007 | 50 | #3329 |
| 2006 | 51 | #3224 |
| 2005 | 31 | #4373 |
| 2004 | 29 | #4601 |
| 2003 | 29 | #4418 |
| 2002 | 26 | #4621 |
| 2001 | 12 | #8196 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Zadie?
In official American birth records, the name Zadie first appeared in 1881 (over 144 years ago), when 11 newborn girls received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Zadie a popular girl name?
Zadie ranked #2173 among girls in 2025 with 85 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1622.
When was the name Zadie most popular?
Zadie peaked in 2016, when 174 American girls received the name (ranked #1358 that year). Since 2016 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Zadie?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 21,176 newborn American girls was named Zadie. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.