Sully

Q: What is the origin of Sully?

Sully is of English origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: Is Sully a girl name?

Sully is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"From the Southern Meadow"

Sully originated as a surname from French place names, later used as a nickname, with interpretations tied to locality and terrain.

Themes:surnamenicknameplacenamehistory

Nature Natural Unique Rare

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This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Sully

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#17335Ranked nationally

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Sully did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Sully Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Sully.

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suly

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sullyy

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Baby Name Lists That Include Sully

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Sully mean?

Sully means "From the Southern Meadow". Sully originated as a surname from French place names, later used as a nickname, with interpretations tied to locality a

What is the origin of Sully?

Sully is of English origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Sully?

According to the latest SSA data, Sully is currently ranked #17335 in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Sully a girl name?

Sully is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Sully?

Popular nicknames for Sully include sull, suly, ully, su, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Sully?

There are many names similar to Sully in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginEnglish, French

Syllables2

Length5 letters

US Rank#17335

Trend↓ Falling

Starts withS

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Alton Al Ashley Addison Anson

Sisters

Arlene Addie Ashlee Ashleigh Audra

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