Sue is of English origin and means 'lily'. It's a classic, timeless name that has been popular throughout generations. The name Sue tends to evoke feelings of warmth, familiarity, and traditional values. It was particularly prevalent in the mid-20th century, with many women named Sue born during this era.
The name Sue saw its highest popularity with 19 births in the year 1943. This trend continued into the early 1940s, with 16 or more births each year until 1948. However, from 1950 onwards, there was a significant decline in the name's popularity, with fewer than 10 births per year for most years until the late 1980s when it started to rise again, peaking at 18 births in 1988. Overall, Sue has been given to 519 newborn girls over the span of these years.