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Sully

Sully: name meaning, origin and popularity

Unisex name

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsʌli/

Meaning and origin of Sully

  • A diminutive of the male given name Sullivan.

How popular is Sully?

41U.S. babies in 2025
#2413peak rank (1984)
1,050babies since 1880

Since 1880, 370 girls and 680 boys in the U.S. have been named Sully (35% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2413 in 1984. Its highest rank for boys was #2843 in 2011. In 2025, 41 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Sully FAQ

What does the name Sully mean?

A diminutive of the male given name Sullivan.

How popular is the name Sully?

Since 1880, 370 girls and 680 boys in the U.S. have been named Sully (35% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2413 in 1984. Its highest rank for boys was #2843 in 2011. In 2025, 41 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Sully a boy or girl name?

Sully is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (370 girls and 680 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.