Holding steady.
Popularity of Nadege since 1969
Babies named Nadege per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 8 |
| 1970s | 70 |
| 1980s | 121 |
| 1990s | 82 |
| 2000s | 25 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Nadege is a French name that appeared in U.S. birth records starting in 1969, reflecting a modest adoption of French names during that era. Its peak usage came in 1986, though it never reached the top 1000 rankings. The name has remained stable in rarity, consistently given to fewer than a handful of girls each year. Its origin is tied to the Slavic name Nadezhda, meaning 'hope', through the French form Nadège. Parents drawn to elegant French names may find Nadege an uncommon but distinctive choice.
Nadege is a French name likely derived from Nadège, itself a French form of the Russian name Nadezhda, meaning 'hope'. It gained some popularity in France in the mid-20th century and was adopted in other French-speaking regions. The name appears in the U.S. Social Security data starting in 1969, with a peak in 1986.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nad, Nady
Variants: Nadège
Sibling names for Nadege
Names that share Nadege's style, for a brother or sister.
