How Many People Are Named Sade?

Complete statistics for the name Sade: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Sade
Very Rare
Arabic

Sade means 'harmony' in Arabic and has been a very rare choice for girls since its peak in 1986 when 1,259 babies were named Sade; today, 1 in 33,584 Americans have this name, making it quite unique among female names.

~516
Living in US
1 in 642,344
Americans
1986
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Harmony
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Harmonious Balanced Calm
11
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 11 are often seen as highly intuitive and empathetic individuals.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

9,826
Worldwide Bearers
#18,517
Global Rank
🇦🇿 Azerbaijan
355
🇿🇦 South Africa
328
🇲🇰 North Macedonia
175
🇵🇰 Pakistan
157
🇨🇲 Cameroon
145
🇪🇬 Egypt
130
🇨🇦 Canada
128
🇳🇵 Nepal
111
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
94
🇧🇷 Brazil
86

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
109 (1%)
♀ Female
9,717 (99%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 30
3,827
Would be under 30 (38%)
6,173
Would be 30–60 (62%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 10,000 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1986

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
35
Modern Appeal
75
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Sade Through the Generations

Sade has seen a steady decline since its peak in 1986, with most people named Sade falling within the 30-60 age range. The name's popularity peaked during a time when many parents sought out distinctive monikers for their daughters, contributing to its current status as a modern, newer-generation name. With 3,827 under 30 and 6,173 aged 30-60, Sade remains a name that resonates with a younger demographic, though its usage is becoming less frequent.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 1,491
California 878
Florida 657
Texas 567
Illinois 505
Maryland 483
Pennsylvania 473
New Jersey 458
Virginia 420
Michigan 368

✨ Similar Names to Sade

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Sade's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Sade

How Many People Have the Name Sade?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 516 people in the United States currently share the name Sade. That works out to roughly 1 in every 642,344 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Sade a Common or Rare Name?

Sade is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Sade Mean?

Sade means "harmony" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Sade in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.

When Was Sade Most Popular?

The name Sade reached peak popularity in 1986, with 1,259 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Sade?

Approximately 516 people named Sade live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 516. That works out to roughly 1 in 642,344 Americans.

Is Sade a rare name?

Sade is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 642,344 Americans has this name.

What does the name Sade mean?

Sade means "harmony" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Sade more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Sade are male and 99% are female.

When was Sade most popular?

Sade peaked in 1986 with 1,259 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US516
All-Time Births516
1 in X1 in 642,344
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age30
Peak Year1986
World Rank#18,517
Male %1%
Female %99%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.