Sue
Sue is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Lily or rose.
Origin and history
Sue originated as a short form of Susan or Susanna, which derives from the Hebrew name Shoshannah meaning lily or rose. It was extremely popular as an independent given name in the mid-20th century in the United States. Today, it is less common as a standalone birth name but remains widely recognized.
Popularity in the United States
144,536 babies in the United States have been named Sue since 1880. It ranks #278 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2058.
States where it is most popular
- OH (8.5 %)
- MI (6.9 %)
- IL (6.4 %)
- CA (5.9 %)
- TX (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 918 |
| 1890-1900 | 1,326 |
| 1900-1910 | 1,774 |
| 1910-1920 | 6,091 |
| 1920-1930 | 7,073 |
| 1930-1940 | 19,507 |
| 1940-1950 | 40,943 |
| 1950-1960 | 38,852 |
| 1960-1970 | 21,601 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,823 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,678 |
| 1990-2000 | 522 |
| 2000-2010 | 238 |
| 2010-2019 | 147 |
| 2020-2029 | 43 |
Famous people named Sue
- Sue Grafton: Author, Novelist
- Sue Lyon: Actress
- Sue Bird: Athlete, Basketball Player
Fun facts
- Sue was historically popular as an independent given name in the US, particularly during the 1940s and 1950s.
- The Hebrew root 'Shoshannah' original referred to a lily or Egyptian lotus.