US Popularity:23375
Origin:British
Meaning:Lily; Brilliant, shining light
Suellen is the portmanteau you have been waiting for! Sue's "lily" and the "brilliant, shining light" of Ellen come together as one for a name your new best friend will adore. The floral-inspired meaning of Sue shines brightest in Suellen, meaning baby will always feel a connection to the blossoms all around them. The name gained mainstream popularity in the late 1970s due to Linda Gray's fantastic performance as Sue Ellen Ewing in the hit TV show Dallas. With links to classic names like Susan, Eleanor, and Helen, Suellen is a modern name already rich in character and history.

Suellen Name Popularity Data

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2020
#23375
in 2020
+ 4281
from 2018
In comparison to the previous year's data
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