Sue
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Lily; Rose
Background: The name Sue originates from the Latin name 'Susanna,' which means 'lily.' It is also closely related to the English name 'Susan,' derived from 'Susanna,' and is sometimes associated with 'rose' as well. The name has been used in English-speaking contexts as a standalone name.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#277
Total births
145,042
Most popular decade
1940s
(123,246 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-301 ranks)
Years in Top 100
12
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
0.4% male
99.6% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1917
- First year births
- 7
- First year rank
- #3,217
- Peak year
- 1943
- Peak year births
- 19
- Peak rank
- #1,636
- Most recent year
- 1996
- Recent year births
- 11
- Recent rank
- #5,187
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 65
- First year rank
- #186
- Peak year
- 1947
- Peak year births
- 5,306
- Peak rank
- #69
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 13
- Recent rank
- #7,937
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).