Rising since 2013, #1,554 for boys today.
Popularity of Suede since 1992
Babies named Suede per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 68 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 9 | 29 |
| 2020s | 111 | 296 |
Meaning & origin
Suede emerged as a given name in 1992, reflecting a modern trend of adopting vocabulary words as names. It is a unisex name, though it has been used more often for boys, ranking 1,554 overall in 2025. The name saw its peak in popularity in 2025, with a 1-in-15,528 occurrence rate, and its trajectory has been rising since 2013. Top states for Suede include Utah, Oklahoma, and Tennessee, suggesting a concentration in the western and southern U.S. As a word name, Suede carries a sleek, tactile quality, aligning with other fashion-forward names like Velvet or Denim. Its use remains rare, appealing to parents seeking an unconventional and stylish choice.
Suede is a modern coinage taken directly from the English word suede, which itself comes from the French phrase gants de Suède (gloves of Sweden). As a given name, it began appearing in U.S. birth records in the 1990s, likely chosen for its fashionable, material-inspired quality rather than any historical onomastic tradition. Its use remains rare and contemporary.
Where Suede is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sue
Sibling names for Suede
Names that share Suede's style, for a brother or sister.
