Sue
Peaked at #61 nationally in 1946, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Sue has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Sue — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#61
in 1946
Current rank
#8338
in 2024
Years tracked
144
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Sue reached its peak popularity for girls in 1946, ranking #61 nationally with 5,144 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #8010 (2014) to #8338 (2024) — a 4% drop.
As of 2024, Sue ranks #8338 nationally for girls, with 13 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #8,338 | 13 |
| 2023 | #11,055 | 9 |
| 2022 | #17,449 | 5 |
| 2021 | #17,390 | 5 |
| 2019 | #15,337 | 6 |
| 2018 | #7,374 | 16 |
| 2017 | #10,606 | 10 |
| 2016 | #9,360 | 12 |
Sue — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#1690
in 1943
Last ranked
#5483
in 1996
Years tracked
52
1917–1996
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1917, Sue reached its peak popularity for boys in 1943, ranking #1690 nationally with 19 babies given the name that year.
Sue hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1996, when it stood at #5483.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | #5,483 | 11 |
| 1994 | #6,290 | 9 |
| 1993 | #5,721 | 10 |
| 1992 | #7,297 | 7 |
| 1991 | #5,460 | 10 |
| 1990 | #4,949 | 11 |
| 1989 | #3,999 | 14 |
| 1988 | #3,060 | 18 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Sue most popular?
Sue was most popular in 1946, when it ranked #61 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Sue becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Sue?
At least 145,042 babies have been recorded with the name Sue in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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