Sully Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationSUH-lee / /ˈsʌli/Irish; English
Meaning
peaceful (Irish); short form of Sullivan (English)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Irish, Sully is derived from the name 'Sullivan,' which means 'dark-eyed' or 'hawk-eyed.' In English, it serves as a diminutive or affectionate form of Sullivan, reflecting a trend of using shorter names in contemporary culture.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Sully
- Sullivan
International Variants
- Sullivan (Irish)
Famous people named Sully
Sully Sullenberger — pilot known for emergency landing of US Airways Flight 1549.
Sully Erna — musician and lead singer of Godsmack.
Fictional characters named Sully
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sully was first seen in the United States in 1993. Sully has ranked as high as #1304 nationally, which occurred in 2011, and has been most popular in Wisconsin. In the past 5 years the name Sully has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Sully (2019)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| WI | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 15 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 23 |
| 2003 | 18 |
| 2004 | 20 |
| 2005 | 22 |
| 2006 | 23 |
| 2007 | 23 |
| 2008 | 25 |
| 2009 | 32 |
| 2010 | 33 |
| 2011 | 42 |
| 2012 | 34 |
| 2013 | 19 |
| 2014 | 24 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 25 |
| 2019 | 21 |
| 2020 | 21 |
| 2021 | 31 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 27 |
| 2024 | 32 |