Suellen
Girl nameSuellen has been given to 3,342 babies in the U.S. since 1936. It peaked in 1941.
Meaning & origin
Blend of Sue +‎ Ellen. Abbreviation of Sue-Ellen/Sue Ellen.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
3,342
Peak year
1941 (159 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1936
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Rank through the decades
Suellen's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 1950 | #781 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Suellen.
FAQ
How popular is the name Suellen?
Suellen has been given to 3,342 babies in the U.S. since 1936. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Suellen peak?
Suellen peaked in 1941, when 159 babies were given the name.
Is Suellen a girl or boy name?
Suellen is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Suellen are girls).
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