Is Suellen a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Suellen is commonly used as a Girl name.

How do you pronounce Suellen?

Soo-ellen · IPA: /suːˈɛlən/

Suellen Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationSoo-ellen / suːˈɛlən

English; Latin

Meaning

English: derived from 'Sue' or 'Susan'; Latin: lily

Historical & Cultural Background

Suellen is a feminine name that combines elements of 'Sue' or 'Susan' with the suffix '-ellen'. It emerged in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. The name reflects a blend of traditional and modern influences, appealing to parents looking for a unique yet familiar name for their daughters.

Trend Summary

Suellen has seen limited popularity in the United States, often regarded as a unique choice.

Variants

Sue
Susan
Suelle

International Variants

Suelle (French)
Suellen (Portuguese)

Famous people named Suellen

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Fictional characters named Suellen

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Sibling Suggestions

Samantha Selena Sabrina Sierra Sophie Savannah

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Suellen was first seen in the United States in 1936. Suellen has ranked as high as #733 nationally, which occurred in 1941, and has been most popular in New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Indiana. In the past 5 years the name Suellen has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Suellen (1970)

Year:

State	Births	Share
PA	6	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1936	5
1937	30
1938	31
1939	40
1940	141
1941	159
1942	144
1943	138
1944	113
1945	107
1946	126
1947	124
1948	132
1949	142
1950	124
1951	94
1952	83
1953	105
1954	117
1955	111
1956	108
1957	88
1958	73
1959	66
1960	56
1961	82
1962	73
1963	67
1964	79
1965	71
1966	55
1967	45
1968	49
1969	42
1970	38
1971	19
1972	28
1973	20
1974	14
1975	9
1976	11
1977	7
1978	12
1979	19
1980	20
1981	9
1982	21
1983	14
1984	6
1985	7
1986	8
1987	5
1992	5
1993	5
1996	7
1997	5
2000	9
2007	8
2011	5
2018	5
2020	6