Sookie, of Scandinavian origin, is a unique and charming name meaning 'beautiful fairy.' It gained prominence through popular culture, notably in the Southern Vampire Mysteries series by Charlaine Harris and its subsequent TV adaptation, True Blood. In these works, Sookie Stackhouse, the telepathic waitress protagonist, has contributed to the name's increasing popularity.
The name Sookie experienced a peak in popularity with 10 births in 2010, followed by a decline to its lowest point with 5 births each in 2016 and 2017. Despite fluctuations, the total number of babies named Sookie over these eight years reached 56.