Sue
Meaning of Sue
The name Sue is a unisex name with American English pronunciation, pronounced as soo (/su/). It is a variation of the name Susan. The origin of the name Sue is uncertain, but it is often considered to be a shortened form of Susan.
In terms of popularity, data for newborns in the United States shows that the name Sue was quite popular in the mid-20th century. It reached its peak in 1950 when it ranked 100th in terms of occurrence. However, its popularity has decreased over time, and in recent years, it has become less common for newborns.
While the popularity of the name Sue may have declined, it still holds nostalgic associations for many people. It may evoke memories of strong and independent women from previous generations who bore this name. Additionally, some individuals may appreciate its simplicity and classic sound.
Overall, if you're looking for a unisex name with a sense of history and familiarity, Sue could be a great choice.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as soo (/su/)
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Notable People Named Sue
| Sue Bird - Suzanne Brigit Bird, a former professional basketball player, is known for her career with the Seattle Storm and her status as one of the greatest players in WNBA history. |
| Sue Perkins - Susan Elizabeth Perkins is an English actress, broadcaster, comedian, presenter, and writer, best known for her work on The Great British Bake Off, Insert Name Here, and Just a Minute. |
| Sue Townsend - Susan Lillian Townsend was an English writer and humorist best known for creating the character Adrian Mole. |
| Sue Taylor Grafton was an American author best known for her "alphabet series" featuring private investigator Kinsey Millhone. |
| Margaret Susan Cheshire, also known as Sue Ryder, was a British volunteer in World War II and founder of charitable organizations. |
| Sue Davies - Susan Elizabeth Davies OBE HonFRPS founded Britain's first independent gallery of photography, The Photographers' Gallery, in 1971 and directed it until 1991. |
| Sue Black - Susan Elizabeth Black is a British computer scientist, academic, and social entrepreneur known for her Saving Bletchley Park campaign and her role as Professor of Computer Science and Technology Evangelist at Durham University. |
| Susan Pammenter OBE, known as Sue Johnston, is an English actress famous for her roles in Brookside, The Royle Family, Waking the Dead, Coronation Street, and Downton Abbey, with accolades including a British Comedy Award and a BAFTA TV Award nomination. |
| Sue Gardner is a Canadian journalist and not-for-profit executive who served as the executive director of the Wikimedia Foundation and director of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's website and online news outlets. |
| Sue Hettmansperger is an American artist known for her modernist abstract paintings and collages, exploring the interconnectedness of human, botanical, and inorganic systems, with her work featured in prestigious public collections and institutions. |
| Sue Hayman - Susan Mary Hayman, Baroness Hayman of Ullock, is a British politician and life peer who served as Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and was a Member of Parliament for Workington. |
| Sue Bradford is a prominent New Zealand activist, academic, and former politician who represented the Green Party in the New Zealand Parliament from 1999 to 2009. |
| Sue Minter - Sue M. Minter is an American politician from Vermont who served in the state's House of Representatives, led recovery efforts after Tropical Storm Irene, and was the Democratic Party nominee for governor in 2016. |
| Sue Anschutz-Rodgers is an American rancher, conservationist, and philanthropist known for her advocacy of conservationism, preservation of the American West, and support for women's self-sufficiency projects. |
| Sue Bell Cobb is an American jurist and the first woman to serve as Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court, and she also ran for governor of Alabama in 2018. |
