Sadique
Derived from Arabic, meaning "sincere" or "truthful".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Sadique. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Sadique today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sadique births was 1997 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sadique. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Sadique. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1997
5 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
1997 SSA rank
#10,524
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Sadique: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Sadique 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 Sadique during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Sadique
The name Sadique is derived from the Arabic word "sadiq," which means "truthful" or "sincere." It has its roots in the Islamic tradition and can be traced back to the 7th century AD, during the time of the Prophet Muhammad.
The earliest recorded use of the name Sadique can be found in historical accounts and biographical records of prominent figures from the early Islamic world. One of the most notable individuals bearing this name was Sadique ibn Yahya al-Bukhari, a renowned Islamic scholar and hadith collector who lived in the 9th century AD (810-870). His monumental work, "Sahih al-Bukhari," is considered one of the most authentic collections of the Prophet's traditions.
Another significant figure in Islamic history with the name Sadique was Sadique ibn Hussain, a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad and a renowned scholar who lived in the 8th century AD (699-786). He is revered for his teachings and contributions to Islamic jurisprudence.
In the realm of literature, the name Sadique appears in the works of Persian poets and writers from the 10th to 13th centuries. One such poet was Sadique Isfahani, who lived in the 11th century and is known for his lyrical compositions and ghazals.
Moving to more modern times, Sadique Khan was a prominent Pakistani politician and diplomat who served as the country's Foreign Minister from 1976 to 1977. He was born in 1904 and played a pivotal role in shaping Pakistan's foreign policy during a crucial period.
Another notable figure with the name Sadique was Sadique Hussain, a renowned Indian classical musician and tabla player who was born in 1922 and passed away in 2003. He was widely recognized for his contributions to the Hindustani classical music tradition and received numerous awards and honors during his lifetime.
While the name Sadique has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has gained popularity across various regions and communities, transcending religious and cultural boundaries. The name carries a sense of truthfulness, sincerity, and integrity, qualities that have been valued throughout human history.
People
Sadique + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sadique 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
Sadique: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sadique?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sadique 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Sadique a common name?
We classify Sadique as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sadique most popular?
The single biggest year for Sadique was 1997, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sadique is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Sadique in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sadique a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sadique in the SSA data are male. 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 Sadique still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sadique 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 Sadique 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Sadique?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.