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Sue
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Pronounced SOO /ˈsu/High
Meaning: A pet form of Susan/Susanna — from the Hebrew shoshannah, 'a lily; a rose'Low
In 30 seconds: A lily: Sue is a pet form of Susan. Sweet, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA pet form of Susan/Susanna — from the Hebrew shoshannah, 'a lily; a rose'
U.S. rank (2025)#9387 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1947
Total births (all-time)≈ 144,534
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Sue is a pet form of Susan/Susanna — from the Hebrew shoshannah, 'a lily; a rose'. A sweet, classic name (said 'SOO').
In the U.S. it peaked mid-century and is now retro. A-lily at the root, and classic.
Did you know? Susan/Susanna comes from the Hebrew shoshannah, 'a lily' — Sue is a sweet pet form, classic and warm (said 'SOO').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Susan — pet form
Variations
SusanSusieSukie
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Sue mean?
Sue is a pet form of Susan/Susanna — Hebrew 'a lily'.
How do you pronounce Sue?
It's said SOO /ˈsu/ — one syllable.
Is Sue a boy or girl name?
Sue is a girl's name.
How popular is Sue?
Sue is a rare name today, retro.