Sue
Sue: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /suː/
Meaning and origin of Sue
- A diminutive of the female given name Susan and of related female given names; popular as a middle name.
Etymology
Clipping.
How popular is Sue?
Since 1880, 144,536 girls and 519 boys in the U.S. have been named Sue (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #61 in 1946. Its highest rank for boys was #1690 in 1943. In 2025, 11 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Sue
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Sue
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Sue FAQ
What does the name Sue mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Susan and of related female given names; popular as a middle name. Clipping.
How popular is the name Sue?
Since 1880, 144,536 girls and 519 boys in the U.S. have been named Sue (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #61 in 1946. Its highest rank for boys was #1690 in 1943. In 2025, 11 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Sue a boy or girl name?
Sue is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 144,536 girls and 519 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.