Sue
Meaning: Contemporary name
Origin: Modern American
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #332
Total births: 468
History: Sue peaked in the 1970s in Australia as a standalone name. Why write Susan when Sue says it all? Sue represents Australian brevity at its finest.
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Look at the data
Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1958) | #97 |
| Babies named Sue in 1958 | 83 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 468 |
| Peak year | 1956 (87 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #83 |
| Years in records | 1952–1958 (6 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 3 spots |
Frequently asked about Sue
What does the name Sue mean?
Sue means “Contemporary name” from Modern American roots.
What is the origin of the name Sue?
Sue has Modern American origin. The traditional meaning is “Contemporary name”.
How popular is Sue in Australia?
Sue ranked #97 in Australia in 1958 — given to 83 babies that year.
When was Sue most popular?
Sue peaked in 1956 with 87 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Sue a boy or girl name?
Sue is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Sues in registered births are female.
How long has Sue been recorded in Australia?
Sue appears in birth records in Australia across 6 years — from 1952 through 1958.