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Sue

Sue is a girl name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Sue?

Recorded births named Sue by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	145,055 births
England & Wales since 1996	24 births
Ireland since 1964	37 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Sue's popularity over time

Babies named Sue per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1947 (5,318/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1980 (17/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2008 (6/yr).

When was Sue popular?

Sue reached its peak in 1947, when it was the #138 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1940s name.

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