How Many People Are Named Zadie?
Complete statistics for the name Zadie: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Zadie is a unique name with origins in modern American coinage, making it very rare with only 1 in 132,847 Americans bearing it. That's just 2,484 people in the US today! It's a rising trend, peaking in popularity in 2016.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes completion, humanitarianism, and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 44All 3,530 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: 2016Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Zadie Through the Generations
Zadie stands out as a name that's truly part of the modern era. With its peak year being 2016, it's clear that Zadie is favored among younger parents. The majority of those named Zadie are under 30, indicating a strong preference for this name among the current generation. As of now, there are 3,530 recorded births of Zadie in the US, with an estimated 2,484 still living. This makes it a very rare name, with a world ranking of 227,551. The average age of someone named Zadie is 44, showing that while it's a newer name, it's also gaining traction among older age groups.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Zadie's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Zadie
How Many People Have the Name Zadie?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,484 people in the United States currently share the name Zadie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 132,847 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Zadie a Common or Rare Name?
Zadie 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 Zadie Mean?
Zadie means "modern American coinage, evokes creativity" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Zadie in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Zadie Most Popular?
The name Zadie reached peak popularity in 2016, with 174 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Zadie?
Approximately 2,484 people named Zadie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,530. That works out to roughly 1 in 132,847 Americans.
Is Zadie a rare name?
Zadie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 132,847 Americans has this name.
What does the name Zadie mean?
Zadie means "modern American coinage, evokes creativity" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Zadie more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Zadie are male and 100% are female.
When was Zadie most popular?
Zadie peaked in 2016 with 174 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.