How Many People Are Named Sue?

Curious about how common the name Sue is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 145,042
Popularity Level Rare
Probability 1 in 2,275 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 145,042 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Sue.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 2,275 people has this name.

This classification places Sue in the Rare category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Sue

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Rare

Probability: 1 in 2,275 people

Total Count

145,042

Top 10%

Gender Distribution

Male: 519
Female: 144,523

Predicted Gender

Male

Age Information

Average Age: 79

  • Young (<30) 521
  • Adult (30–60) 10,454
  • Old (>60) 134,067

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 0.0%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alaska 29
  • Alabama 2,993
  • Arkansas 2,323
  • Arizona 610
  • California 8,190
  • Colorado 1,119
  • Connecticut 843
  • DC 454
  • Delaware 146
  • Florida 1,903
  • Georgia 2,852
  • Hawaii 180
  • Iowa 3,025
  • Idaho 453
  • Illinois 8,753
  • Indiana 6,758
  • Kansas 1,921
  • Kentucky 5,120
  • Louisiana 1,850
  • Massachusetts 1,186
  • Maryland 1,486
  • Maine 482
  • Michigan 9,453
  • Minnesota 2,566
  • Missouri 4,047
  • Mississippi 1,888
  • Montana 471
  • North Carolina 3,737
  • North Dakota 203
  • Nebraska 1,104
  • New Hampshire 250
  • New Jersey 2,198
  • New Mexico 536
  • Nevada 90
  • New York 7,606
  • Ohio 11,758
  • Oklahoma 3,450
  • Oregon 1,199
  • Pennsylvania 7,398
  • Rhode Island 132
  • South Carolina 1,433
  • South Dakota 359
  • Tennessee 3,958
  • Texas 7,814
  • Utah 775
  • Virginia 2,619
  • Vermont 189
  • Washington 2,097
  • Wisconsin 4,953
  • West Virginia 2,467
  • Wyoming 173
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Sue?

Approximately 145,042 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Sue, based on statistical analysis.

Is Sue a rare name?

Sue is considered Rare when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.