Sue Florence

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Sue Florence — lily
172K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Sue Florence is a name combining English origins, bringing together "lily" (Sue) with "flourishing" (Florence). 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 Florence: Drayton Florence (born 1980), American football player Franklin Florence (1934-2023), American civil rights activist Gillian Florence, Canadian rugby union player Hércules Florence (1804–1879), French/Brazilian artist and one of several independent inventors of photography Tyler Florence (born 1971), celebrity chef and TV host 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: Florence

Meaning: flourishing

French

Drayton Florence (born 1980), American football player Franklin Florence (1934-2023), American civil rights activist Gillian Florence, Canadian rugby union player Hércules Florence (1804–1879), French/Brazilian artist and one of several independent inventors of photography Tyler Florence (born 1971), celebrity chef and TV host

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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 Florence

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 Florence:

6
Expression Number

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

6
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Florence?
The surname Florence originates from French. Drayton Florence (born 1980), American football player Franklin Florence (1934-2023), American civil rights activist Gillian Florence, Canadian rugby union player Hércules Florence (1804–1879), French/Brazilian artist and one of several independent inventors of photography Tyler Florence (born 1971), celebrity chef and TV host
What are the origins of the name Sue Florence?
The name Sue Florence combines two different traditions: the first name Sue has English roots, while the surname Florence originates from French.
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