Sade Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Sade is a Yoruba name that means 'crown' or 'honor confers a crown.' It has evolved through various forms in the Yoruba language and gained significant recognition in the West thanks to the singer Sade Adu. The name embodies traits of elegance and sophistication, while it lacks any biblical association.
The name Sade is most popular in District of Columbia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Sade has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Sade' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7696th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 18390th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 14070th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 572nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1248th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2426th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Sade' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Sade"
Pronunciation
/ʃɑːˈdeɪ/
Origin
Yoruba
Etymology
The name Sade comes from the Yoruba language, meaning 'crown' or 'honor confers a crown.' It is often used among the Yoruba people of Nigeria.
Meaning
crown, honor
Language Evolution
Sade, Sadeolu, Sadeola
Historical Usage
The name Sade gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in Western cultures, due to the influence of the British-Nigerian singer Sade Adu.
Variants & Derivatives
Shadi, Shade, Sadia
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Sade is perceived as a sophisticated and elegant name, often associated with grace and musical talent.
Famous People
Sade Adu, Sade Baderinwa
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Sade"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Sade"
"Sade" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 7696th of 16616 | 64 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 18390th of 24088 | 16 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 14070th of 23106 | 33 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 572nd of 27321 | 6,109 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1248th of 35406 | 2,877 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2426th of 30306 | 901 |
Regional Popularity of "Sade" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
59.30% 3080th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Sade" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
16.82% 620th/3685 |
9.45% 423rd/4475 |
9.01% 468th/5194 |
16.94% 1070th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
33.59% 1539th/4582 |
14.58% 753rd/5164 |
16.05% 1174th/7313 |
23.01% 1717th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
94.70% 3773rd/3984 |
40.49% 1817th/4487 |
31.31% 2136th/6822 |
36.17% 2270th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Sade"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Sade" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.