Sueo
A boy's name of Japanese origin with 80 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Sueo peaked during early twentieth-century America, when 12 babies received this name in a single year (1923). That era was defined by heritage-rooted naming, and Sueo has a more concentrated history, reflecting a specific cultural moment rather than a broad generational wave.
Sueo is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Sueo is a boy's baby name of Japanese origin, composed of Japanese elements that typically include sue meaning 'tip, end' or 'the younger' combined with o meaning 'man, male' — though specific meaning is determined by the kanji chosen to write it.
Sueo is a traditional Japanese masculine name used in the early-to-mid 20th century, with the "-o" ending being a classic marker of masculine Japanese given names. It carries the understated elegance of vintage Japanese naming.
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Phonetically, Sueo belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their open, approachable ending — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. At one syllable, it has a punchy, memorable cadence that makes an immediate impression.
Within the Japanese naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Japanese names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Sueo’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Sueo has 13+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1918.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 16 | #4140 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 54 | #4052 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 10 | #4725 | — |
The Story of Sueo
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1923, Sueo is a name steeped in history. Boys named Sueo are most likely born between 1918 and 1932.
How rare is Sueo?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Sueo is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1918, peaked in the 1920s with 54 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Sueo by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(13 years, 1918–1932)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1932 | 5 | #4223 |
| 1931 | 6 | #3712 |
| 1930 | 5 | #4485 |
| 1927 | 7 | #3740 |
| 1926 | 5 | #4759 |
| 1925 | 7 | #3700 |
| 1924 | 5 | #4871 |
| 1923 | 12 | #2599 |
| 1922 | 6 | #4254 |
| 1921 | 6 | #4268 |
| 1920 | 6 | #4221 |
| 1919 | 5 | #4725 |
| 1918 | 5 | #4725 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1918–1932