Sadey
A feminine name likely of Hebrew origin meaning "devoted to God".
Name Census estimates that about 355 living Americans carry the first name Sadey. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Sadey today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sadey births was 2007 (29 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sadey. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
355
~ 1 in 965,505 Americans
Peak year
2007
29 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2024 SSA rank
#17,171
Tracked since 1989
Census
Sadey in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 310 people with the first name Sadey, which placed it at #28,807 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#28,807
National first-name rank
People counted
310
310 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
72.9% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sadey
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Sadey is White at 72.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (17.1%) and Black (3.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Sadey described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Sadey at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White72.9% · 226
- Hispanic or Latino17.1% · 53
- Black or African American3.5% · 11
- Two or more races2.9% · 9
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.9% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.6% · 5
Popularity
Sadey: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sadey from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 163 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sadey by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Sadey during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Sadeys live
Origin
Meaning and history of Sadey
The name Sadey is believed to have originated from the Persian language, with its roots tracing back to the ancient Zoroastrian culture of Persia (modern-day Iran). The name is thought to be derived from the Persian word "sada," which means "simple" or "pure." This connection suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who embodied these qualities or were born into families that valued simplicity and purity.
In the early days of Zoroastrianism, which dates back to the 6th century BC, names often carried significant meaning and were carefully chosen to reflect the beliefs and values of the religion. The name Sadey may have held a spiritual connotation, perhaps representing the idea of leading a virtuous and uncomplicated life.
Historical records from ancient Persia are sparse, making it difficult to pinpoint the earliest recorded instances of the name Sadey. However, some scholars believe that variations of the name, such as "Sadeh" or "Sade," may have been used during the Achaemenid Empire, which ruled Persia from 550 BC to 330 BC.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear a variation of the name was Sade Shirazi, a Persian poet who lived in the 13th century AD. He was renowned for his lyrical and mystical poetry, which often explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition.
Another notable figure was Sadeyev Nikolai Alexandrovich, a Russian military commander who lived from 1856 to 1919. He played a significant role in the Russo-Japanese War and the First World War, earning himself a reputation as a skilled strategist and leader.
In the realm of literature, Sadey Masri was a prominent Lebanese novelist and poet of the 20th century. Born in 1890, he was celebrated for his works that delved into the complexities of human relationships and the challenges faced by the Arab world during a time of social and political turmoil.
Moving into the present day, Sadey Qureshi is a British actress and writer who has appeared in various TV shows and films. Her work has explored themes of identity, culture, and the experiences of diaspora communities.
Finally, Sadey Rodriguez is a Puerto Rican dancer and choreographer who has gained recognition for her innovative and energetic performances, blending various dance styles and pushing the boundaries of contemporary dance.
While the name Sadey may have its roots in ancient Persia, its enduring presence throughout history and across different cultures demonstrates its versatility and the diverse interpretations it has taken on over time.
People
Sadey + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sadey as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Sadey: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sadey?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 355 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sadey going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 965,505 US residents.
Is Sadey a common name?
We classify Sadey as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 360 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sadey most popular?
The single biggest year for Sadey was 2007, when 29 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sadey is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Sadey in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 310 people with the name Sadey, or 0.10 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #28,807 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Sadey in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Sadey?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Sadey appears almost entirely female. Of the 310 people counted with this name, 99.0% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Sadey?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Sadey is White at 72.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (17.1%) and Black (3.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Sadey most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Sadey in the 2020 Census, accounting for 72.9% (226 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Sadey in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sadey a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sadey in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Sadey still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sadey in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Sadey can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people have Sadey as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.