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Sueko

末子soo-EH-koh · A Japanese name often meaning 'wise child' or 'sue' combined with 'child'; the exact meaning depends on the kanji used and can vary.

Peak popularity
1926
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Sueko since 1913

Babies named Sueko per year in U.S. Social Security records.

61319192019602000Most births 1926Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1910s66
1920s131
1930s74
1940s0
1950s0
1960s0
1970s0
1980s0
1990s0
2000s0
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Sueko is a Japanese feminine name that was notably used in the early 20th century, with its peak year in 1926. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1913, and while it saw modest use in the 1920s, it has since become extremely uncommon, with no rank or one-in-N data available for recent years. The trajectory of its usage has remained stable at very low numbers. Sueko was not recorded in any top states, indicating its use was widely scattered. As a traditional Japanese name meaning 'happy child' or 'wise child' depending on the kanji, it offers a connection to Japanese heritage. Though not currently popular, it remains a distinctive choice for families looking to honor Japanese roots.

Sueko is a Japanese feminine name typically composed of the elements 'sue' (末) meaning 'end' or 'future' and 'ko' (子) meaning 'child'. While the literal translation may refer to a later-born child, it has been used more broadly as a given name. The name was particularly common in Japan in the early 20th century, especially in the 1920s.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Sue, Suko

Variants: Sue

Sibling names for Sueko

Names that share Sueko's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Sueko mean?
Sueko is a Japanese name that often means 'wise child' or 'future child,' depending on the kanji characters used. The exact meaning can vary by character choice.
Is Sueko popular today?
Sueko was most popular in the 1920s, peaking in 1926, but has since become very rare. No rank or one-in-N data is available for recent years.
Is Sueko a girl's name?
Yes, Sueko is traditionally a feminine name in Japan.