Sully
Sully is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Dark-eyed or hawk-eyed.
Origin and history
Sully is a given name of Gaelic origin, traditionally derived as a surname or short form of Sullivan. Historically linked to the Irish name Súilleabháin, it has gained modern recognition as an independent given name. In the United States, it remains relatively uncommon but has seen steady usage in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
680 babies in the United States have been named Sully since 1880. It ranks #3996 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1764.
States where it is most popular
- WI (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 50 |
| 2000-2010 | 210 |
| 2010-2019 | 257 |
| 2020-2029 | 163 |
Famous people named Sully
- Sully Boyar: Actor
- Sully Erna: Musician, Singer
Fun facts
- Sully originally developed as an Anglicized shortened form of the Irish surname Sullivan.
- The name gained widespread pop-culture familiarity through characters like James P. 'Sully' Sullivan in Monsters, Inc.