—2024 rank
1947peak year
144,511babies named Sue since 1880
▲ +117%5-year trend
Sue popularity over 145 years
🌱 Below the charts · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Sue mean?
A short form of Susan, from Hebrew Shoshana, 'lily'. Widely used as a standalone name in mid-20th-century America, often as a middle name.
OriginHebrew
Syllables1
Gendergirl
Stylevintage, classic
Names like Sue
Same era, same vibe — if you like Sue, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Sues
- Sue Grafton, author
Spellings & variants
SusieSusan
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