Sue
Female name · ↓ Falling
61,932
Total Births
1947
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Sue
Sue is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1940s with significant usage. Approximately 61,932 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 1,562 births |
| 1890s | 1,512 births |
| 1900s | 1,757 births |
| 1910s | 3,178 births |
| 1920s | 2,980 births |
| 1930s | 8,306 births |
| 1940s | 16,571 births |
| 1950s | 15,612 births |
| 1960s | 8,513 births |
| 1970s | 1,501 births |
| 1980s | 440 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sue?
Sue has been given to 61,932 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1947 with 2,179 births that year.
Is Sue a boy or girl name?
Sue is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Sue most popular?
Sue was most popular in 1947, when 2,179 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Sue?
Sue first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).