Sueo
An uncommon masculine Japanese name meaning "longevity" or "outstanding man".
Name Census estimates that about 3 living Americans carry the first name Sueo. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Sueo today is around 99 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sueo births was 1923 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sueo. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Sueo is about 99 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Sueos were born before 1937.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Sueo. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
3
~ 1 in 114,251,446 Americans
Peak year
1923
12 babies that year
Average age
99
years old
1932 SSA rank
#4,223
Tracked since 1918
Popularity
Sueo: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sueo from the 1910s through to the 1930s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 54 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sueo by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Sueo during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Sueos live
Origin
Meaning and history of Sueo
The name Sueo has its origins in Japanese culture and language. It is believed to have derived from the Japanese word "sue," which means "to live" or "to dwell." The name may have been inspired by the hope for a long and prosperous life for the person bearing it.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sueo can be found in the 12th century Japanese text "The Tale of the Heike." This historical epic chronicles the struggle between the Taira and Minamoto clans for control of Japan. In the text, Sueo is mentioned as the name of a samurai warrior.
Throughout Japanese history, several notable individuals have borne the name Sueo. One such figure was Sueo Harada (1870-1937), a prominent Japanese painter and printmaker during the Meiji and Taisho periods. His ukiyo-e woodblock prints and paintings often depicted traditional Japanese landscapes and scenes from everyday life.
Another notable Sueo was Sueo Serisawa (1910-2004), a Japanese engineer and businessman. He played a crucial role in the development of Japan's automotive industry, serving as the president of Nissan Motor Company from 1965 to 1976. Under his leadership, Nissan became one of the leading automotive manufacturers in the world.
In the field of literature, Sueo Yamamoto (1920-2003) was a celebrated Japanese novelist and short story writer. His works often explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition. One of his most famous novels, "The Strangers," published in 1957, received critical acclaim and was later adapted into a successful film.
Sueo Okubo (1914-2000) was a renowned Japanese-American sculptor and artist. He is best known for his intricate wood carvings and sculptures that depicted scenes from Japanese culture and mythology. His works can be found in numerous museums and galleries across the United States and Japan.
Despite its Japanese origins, the name Sueo has also been adopted in other cultures and languages over time. However, its historical roots and associations remain deeply rooted in Japanese tradition and culture.
People
Sueo + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sueo as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Sueo: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sueo?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 3 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sueo going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 114,251,446 US residents.
Is Sueo a common name?
We classify Sueo as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 80 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sueo most popular?
The single biggest year for Sueo was 1923, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sueo is about 99 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Sueo in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sueo a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sueo in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Sueo still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sueo in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Sueo can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Sueo?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.