Sue
Sue is of Hebrew origin, derived as a diminutive of Susan, meaning 'lily' or 'rose.' This short, sweet name gained independent status in the mid-20th century and carries a friendly, approachable quality.
Current Popularity
#8338 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Extremely easy to spell and pronounce
- •Short and complete - no need for a longer formal name
- •Peak popularity was in the 1940s-1960s, now considered vintage
- •Works well as both a standalone name and nickname for Susan or Suzanne
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Famous People
Sue Grafton
Mystery novelist, author of the Alphabet Series
Sue Perkins
British comedian and television presenter
Sue Bird
Professional basketball player and Olympic gold medalist
Sue Lyon
Actress, starred in Lolita (1962)
Statistics
144,523
Total births since 1880
1947
Peak year
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