Sue
Pronunciation: [ s-OO ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Sue first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 280 babies have been named Sue in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sue is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #7,520 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,520
- Total SSA Count
- 11
Alternative Spellings
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Also a Girl Name
Sue is also used as a girl name, ranked #8648.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sue
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About the Name Sue
Sue is a boy name .
Is Sue a boy or girl name? Sue is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,520 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #8,648. Sue is more commonly used as a boy name.
Sue is currently ranked #7,520 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Sue include Suede . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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