Sue Burbank

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Sue Burbank — lily
172K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Sue Burbank 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 Burbank: Albert Burbank (1902–1976), American Dixieland clarinet player Augustus Burbank (1823–1895), American physician Buzz Burbank, real name Michael J. Elston (born 1953), reporter for the Mike O'Meara Show Daniel C. Burbank (born 1961), American astronaut David Burbank (1821–1895), American dentist and real estate developer Elbridge Ayer Burbank (1858–1949), portrait painter of Native Americans Ellen Coolidge Burbank (1945–2023), American nonprofit executive, publicist Gary Burbank (1941–2025, Billy Purser), American radio personality James 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: Burbank

English

Albert Burbank (1902–1976), American Dixieland clarinet player Augustus Burbank (1823–1895), American physician Buzz Burbank, real name Michael J. Elston (born 1953), reporter for the Mike O'Meara Show Daniel C. Burbank (born 1961), American astronaut David Burbank (1821–1895), American dentist and real estate developer Elbridge Ayer Burbank (1858–1949), portrait painter of Native Americans Ellen Coolidge Burbank (1945–2023), American nonprofit executive, publicist Gary Burbank (1941–2025, Billy Purser), American radio personality James 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 Burbank

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 Burbank:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

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 Burbank?
The surname Burbank originates from English. Albert Burbank (1902–1976), American Dixieland clarinet player Augustus Burbank (1823–1895), American physician Buzz Burbank, real name Michael J. Elston (born 1953), reporter for the Mike O'Meara Show Daniel C. Burbank (born 1961), American astronaut David Burbank (1821–1895), American dentist and real estate developer Elbridge Ayer Burbank (1858–1949), portrait painter of Native Americans Ellen Coolidge Burbank (1945–2023), American nonprofit executive, publicist Gary Burbank (1941–2025, Billy Purser), American radio personality James H.
How common is the surname Burbank?
The surname Burbank is shared by approximately 5K people worldwide.
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