Sullivan Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights
The name Sullivan is most popular in South Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Sullivan has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Sullivan' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2054th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2426th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2339th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3467th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2638th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 797th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 402nd out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 14555th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5205th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2353rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Sullivan' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Sullivan"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Sullivan"
"Sullivan" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2054th of 7545 | 246 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2426th of 6773 | 179 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2339th of 7552 | 230 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3467th of 10718 | 141 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2638th of 16616 | 373 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 797th of 24088 | 3,778 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 402nd of 23106 | 9,496 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 14555th of 27321 | 43 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 5205th of 35406 | 393 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2353rd of 30306 | 932 |
Regional Popularity of "Sullivan" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
100.00% 1532nd/1532 |
- |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
100.00% 1949th/1949 |
- |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
100.00% 1682nd/1682 |
- |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 2379th/2379 |
- |
100.00% 3325th/3325 |
100.00% 2457th/2457 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 605th/605 |
100.00% 982nd/982 |
100.00% 922nd/922 |
100.00% 940th/940 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 258th/258 |
100.00% 402nd/402 |
100.00% 466th/466 |
100.00% 548th/548 |
Regional Popularity of "Sullivan" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
100.00% 3755th/3755 |
- |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 3511th/3511 |
100.00% 4487th/4487 |
100.00% 1690th/1690 |
100.00% 5924th/5924 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Sullivan"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Sullivan" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.