Meaning
A name that means something.
SA short form of Susan or Susanna, from Hebrew Shoshannah meaning 'lily' or 'rose'. So embedded in mid-century American English that it became a generic stand-in (cf. 'A Boy Named Sue').
A name from Hebrew · Girl
Sue
A short form of Susan or Susanna, from Hebrew Shoshannah meaning 'lily' or 'rose'. So embedded in mid-century American English that it became a generic stand-in (cf. 'A Boy Named Sue').
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Popularity over time
144,512 U.S. births recorded
from 1880–2023.
A 143-year arc in numbers.
Popularity · 1880–2023
9 births in 2023
1880 1951 2023
Babies named per year Peak year Most recent
Variants & spellings
Each transliteration carries a slightly different cultural fingerprint. 3 ways to spell "Sue".
Susie Most common Susan Suzie
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Famous bearers
People who carry the name Sue.
- SSue Grafton (alphabet mystery novelist)
- SSue Bird (WNBA legend)
Quick answers
People often ask about Sue.
- What does the name Sue mean?
- Sue means a short form of Susan or Susanna, from Hebrew Shoshannah meaning 'lily' or 'rose'. So embedded in mid-century American English that it became a generic stand-in (cf. 'A Boy Named Sue').
- Where does the name Sue come from?
- Sue is a girl name of Hebrew origin.
- Is Sue a boy or a girl name?
- Sue is overwhelmingly a girl name in the United States. Of the 144,512 U.S. babies recorded with this name, more than 99% are girls.
- How popular is the name Sue in 2023?
- Sue ranks #11070 for girls in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 1947 with 5,306 babies.
- How do you pronounce Sue?
- Sue is pronounced SOO (1 syllable).
- What are common spellings of Sue?
- Sue is also written as Susie, Susan, Suzie.
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Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meanings and origins are curated from etymological sources. If you spot an error, please let us know.