Sue

At a Glance: Name: Sue – Meaning: pet form of Susan; ultimately traced to Hebrew for 'lily' – Origin: English (pet form of Susan/Susanna) – Gender: used for both boys and girls – Pronunciation: SOO

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Sue began as a pet form of Susan, a name that traces back to a Hebrew word for 'lily.' It's an English name, short and simple, born from the habit of shortening Susan or Susanna into something more casual.

Meaning & Origin of Sue

Meaning: Pet form of Susan; ultimately traced to Hebrew for 'lily'.

Origin: English (pet form of Susan/Susanna).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Sue

Phonetic: SOO   IPA: /suː/

Popularity of Sue

Sue peaked in 1946, ranking #61 with 5,144 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had dropped to #8,338, with just 13 babies named Sue.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Sue mean?

Pet form of Susan; ultimately traced to Hebrew for ‘lily’. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Sue)

How do you pronounce Sue?

Sue is pronounced SOO (IPA: /suː/).

Is Sue a popular name right now?

Sue peaked at #61 in 1946 and is ranked #8338 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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