Sullen
Pronunciation: [ s-UHL-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Sullen first appeared in US Social Security records in 2023.
Over 7 babies have been named Sullen in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sullen is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #15,844 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #15,844
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Alternative Spellings
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Old English via American creation origin
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Old French blanc origin
"white, fair"
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Irish Gaelic origin
"hawk-like; stately"
#15,689 in US
Old French via Latin origin
"to throw overboard, to cast away"
#15,706 in US
Old French mace origin
"weapon, mace bearer"
#15,644 in US
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About the Name Sullen
Sullen is a boy name .
Sullen is currently ranked #15,844 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Sullen include Sul, Suy, Sulie, and Sullie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Sullen include Sullivan, Sully . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis