Name meaning & stats
Sue
Sue means “lily” (Hebrew origin). 108,266 US babies since 1940, peak 1947. Notable Sues are 2.1× over-represented as politicians.
What it means
“lily”
HebrewPet form of Susan
In US birth records
Peak year: 1947
108,266 US babies were named Sue between 1940 and 2025.
Where Sues end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 2.1× | High · 60 people |
| Writer | 1.3× | High · 45 people |
| Actor | 0.6× | High · 27 people |
| Professor | 1.0× | Medium · 18 people |
Among notable women who are politicians, Sues show up 2.1× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Sue has a surprise career: 1.5×
Name twins (peaked around 1947)