Girl · #15,178 in 2026

Su

Name: Popularity of the name Su in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Su, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#15,178

Peak Rank

#2,416 (1957)

Total Babies

691

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1935

First Year

2023

Last Year

1957

Peak Year

#2416

Peak Rank

691

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Su

Su first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1935, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1957, when 22 Sus were born — ranking #2,416 that year. As of 2026, Su ranks #15,178 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 691 Sus have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Su

Phonetically similar names — useful when Su is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Sue
Soo
Sou
Sioux
Sux
Sewe
Suu
Seu
Siew
Psu
Suw
Ssu

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Su

What does the name Su mean?

Su is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1935. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Su in 2026?

In 2026, Su ranks #15,178 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Su most popular?

Su reached its peak popularity in 1957, ranking #2,416 that year with 22 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Su most popular?

Su has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Su.

Is Su a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Su is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Su?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Su include Clay, Frankye, Gerene. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Su

Su is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1935 and has accumulated 691 births in the dataset. Su's peak popularity came in 1957 when it ranked #2,416. Use the chart and map above to compare Su's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.