Sully

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Sully; Hawk

Background: The name Sully originates from the Irish surname 'Ó Súileabháin,' which means 'descendant of Súileabhán.' The root 'Súileabhán' translates to 'hawk' in Gaelic, linking the name to avian imagery.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#4,000
Total births
1,009
Most popular decade
2010s (966 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+625 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1980

Gender usage

63.9% male 36.1% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1993
First year births
6
First year rank
#7,638
Peak year
2011
Peak year births
42
Peak rank
#2,797
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
32
Recent rank
#3,513

Female

First year
1980
First year births
7
First year rank
#8,178
Peak year
1984
Peak year births
40
Peak rank
#2,382
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
5
Recent rank
#15,243

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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