Holding steady.
Popularity of Sueann since 1930
Babies named Sueann per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 66 |
| 1940s | 394 |
| 1950s | 381 |
| 1960s | 530 |
| 1970s | 382 |
| 1980s | 240 |
| 1990s | 85 |
| 2000s | 52 |
| 2010s | 22 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Sueann was first recorded in 1930, reflecting a mid-20th-century trend for compound names. It peaked in popularity in 1967, but its use declined sharply after that. The name is not currently in the top 1,000 names for girls, indicating its status as a rare choice. Although its best year was in the late 1960s, the name experienced stable usage in the decades after its peak. Its combination of Sue and Ann gives it a classic, feminine feel, pairing the informal Sue with the enduring Ann. Sueann's trajectory shows a name that was once moderately popular but has since fallen out of common use.
Sueann is a compound name formed from Sue, a diminutive of Susan, and Ann. Susan derives from the Hebrew Shoshannah, meaning 'lily,' while Ann comes from Hannah, meaning 'grace.' The name first appeared in the early 20th century as part of a trend for combining two short names. It saw modest use in the United States from the 1930s onward.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sue, Annie
Variants: Sue Ann, Sue-Anne
Sibling names for Sueann
Names that share Sueann's style, for a brother or sister.
