Sue Appleby

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Sue Appleby — lily
172K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Sue Appleby is a name that combines English origins. The first name Sue is a feminine given name of English origin. Sue is a given name and a common short form of a number of female given names: Susan, Susanna / Susannah / Suzanna, Susanne, Suzanne, Suzette. It is rarely used as a man's name, a notable example being Sue K. Hicks (1895-1980), American jurist, who may have inspired the song "A Boy Named Sue". The surname Appleby: Anne Appleby (born 1954), American painter Austin Appleby (born 1993), American football quarterback Ben Appleby (1876–1961), English footballer Bob Appleby (footballer) (1940–2024), English football goalkeeper Charlie Appleby (born 1975), British racehorse trainer Flynn Appleby (born 1999), Australian rules footballer Frank Pierpoint Appleby (1913–2015), Canadian politician Fred Appleby (1879–1956), English long-distance runner Jim Appleby (1934–2014), English footballer John Appleby (1840–1917), American inventor John Appleby (? - 1975), British novelist Joyce Appleby (1929–2016), American h. Sue is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 172K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Sue reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Sue

Meaning: lily

English

Sue is a given name and a common short form of a number of female given names: Susan, Susanna / Susannah / Suzanna, Susanne, Suzanne, Suzette. It is rarely used as a man's name, a notable example being Sue K. Hicks (1895-1980), American jurist, who may have inspired the song "A Boy Named Sue".

Surname: Appleby

English

Anne Appleby (born 1954), American painter Austin Appleby (born 1993), American football quarterback Ben Appleby (1876–1961), English footballer Bob Appleby (footballer) (1940–2024), English football goalkeeper Charlie Appleby (born 1975), British racehorse trainer Flynn Appleby (born 1999), Australian rules footballer Frank Pierpoint Appleby (1913–2015), Canadian politician Fred Appleby (1879–1956), English long-distance runner Jim Appleby (1934–2014), English footballer John Appleby (1840–1917), American inventor John Appleby (? - 1975), British novelist Joyce Appleby (1929–2016), American h.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Sue is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Sue by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Sue Appleby

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Sue Appleby:

5
Expression Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

5
Soul Urge Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Sue?
The first name Sue originates from English. Sue is a given name and a common short form of a number of female given names: Susan, Susanna / Susannah / Suzanna, Susanne, Suzanne, Suzette. It is rarely used as a man's name, a notable example being Sue K. Hicks (1895-1980), American jurist, who may have inspired the song "A Boy Named Sue".
When was Sue most popular?
The name Sue reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Appleby?
The surname Appleby originates from English. Anne Appleby (born 1954), American painter Austin Appleby (born 1993), American football quarterback Ben Appleby (1876–1961), English footballer Bob Appleby (footballer) (1940–2024), English football goalkeeper Charlie Appleby (born 1975), British racehorse trainer Flynn Appleby (born 1999), Australian rules footballer Frank Pierpoint Appleby (1913–2015), Canadian politician Fred Appleby (1879–1956), English long-distance runner Jim Appleby (1934–2014), English footballer John Appleby (1840–1917), American inventor John Appleby (? - 1975), British novelist Joyce Appleby (1929–2016), American h.
How common is the surname Appleby?
The surname Appleby is shared by approximately 6K people worldwide.
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