Zadie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Zadie has Hebrew roots, meaning 'righteous' or 'just'. It has evolved from the Hebrew name Tzadi to its modern form Zadie. The name is associated with traits of morality and virtue and has gained popularity in recent years, particularly as a unique and creative choice. There is no biblical relevance associated with the name.

The name Zadie is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Zadie has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, 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 female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Zadie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1330th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2151st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4764th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 17532nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 15798th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3565th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1636th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Zadie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Zadie"

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Pronunciation

/ˈzeɪdi/

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Origin

Hebrew

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Etymology

Zadie is derived from the Hebrew name 'Tzadi', which means 'righteous' or 'just'. The name has connotations of morality and virtue.

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Meaning

Righteous, just

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Language Evolution

Tzadi (Hebrew), Zadie (Modern English)

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Historical Usage

Zadie has gained popularity in modern times, particularly in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, as a unique and modern name.

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Variants & Derivatives

Zadie, Zadiee

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Zadie is perceived as a trendy and modern name, often associated with creativity and individuality.

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Famous People

Zadie Smith, a prominent British author known for her novels and essays.

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Zadie"

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 "Zadie"

"Zadie" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 1330th of 9107 606
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 2151st of 9204 286
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 4764th of 12526 130
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 17532nd of 19264 7
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 15798th of 27321 35
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 3565th of 35406 663
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 1636th of 30306 1,608

Regional Popularity of "Zadie" 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)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Zadie" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - 45.65%
1080th/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - 81.68%
1922nd/2353
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - 89.03%
2540th/2853
-
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- 74.90%
3868th/5164
44.15%
3229th/7313
43.24%
3227th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
53.46%
2130th/3984
34.88%
1565th/4487
25.30%
1726th/6822
23.71%
1488th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Zadie"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Zadie" 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.