How Many People Are Named Suellen?

Complete statistics for the name Suellen: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Suellen
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Suellen is a rare, feminine name with origins that aren't widely documented, making each bearer unique. Only 1 in 133,941 Americans carry this name, with just 2,464 people named Suellen alive today. The majority of those named Suellen are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1941.

~2,464
Living in US
1 in 133,941
Americans
1941
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ellen
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Nostalgic Gentle Reserved
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,464
Worldwide Bearers
#18,719
Global Rank
🇲🇽 Mexico
32
🇵🇪 Peru
24
🇨🇳 China
12
🇮🇳 India
11
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
11
🇹🇭 Thailand
10
🇫🇷 France
9
🇻🇪 Venezuela
8
🇩🇪 Germany
7
🇮🇹 Italy
6

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
2,464 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 72
38
Would be under 30 (1%)
475
Would be 30–60 (14%)
2,829
Would be over 60 (85%)

All 3,342 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1941

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
69
Modern Appeal
31
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Suellen Through the Generations

Suellen has been a name that's seen its best days in the past, peaking in 1941 with 159 births. Today, the name is much less common, but still cherished by those who bear it. With an estimated 2,464 people named Suellen living in the United States, the name has a strong presence among the older generation, with 85% of those named Suellen being over 60 years old. This gives the name a nostalgic charm, connecting it to a bygone era while remaining a part of contemporary society.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 276
Ohio 246
Pennsylvania 211
Illinois 188
Indiana 136
Michigan 122
California 91
Texas 70
Massachusetts 45
New Jersey 32

✨ Similar Names to Suellen

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Suellen's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Suellen

How Many People Have the Name Suellen?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,464 people in the United States currently share the name Suellen. That works out to roughly 1 in every 133,941 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Suellen a Common or Rare Name?

Suellen is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Suellen Mean?

Suellen means "creative variant of Ellen" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Suellen in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Suellen Most Popular?

The name Suellen reached peak popularity in 1941, with 159 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Suellen?

Approximately 2,464 people named Suellen live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,342. That works out to roughly 1 in 133,941 Americans.

Is Suellen a rare name?

Suellen is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 133,941 Americans has this name.

What does the name Suellen mean?

Suellen means "creative variant of Ellen" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Suellen more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Suellen are male and 100% are female.

When was Suellen most popular?

Suellen peaked in 1941 with 159 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US2,464
All-Time Births3,342
1 in X1 in 133,941
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age72
Peak Year1941
World Rank#18,719
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.