FIRST NAME
Sullivan
Sullivan is the 1,080th most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 9,176 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 971 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #1,080 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
9,176
living · #1,080
BABIES NAMED SULLIVAN BY BIRTH YEAR · 1884–2025
20251K
As a male name, Sullivan peaked in 2025, when 1,083 babies were named Sullivan (the #314 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #7,693 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
971
living · #7,693
BABIES NAMED SULLIVAN BY BIRTH YEAR · 1993–2025
202574
As a female name, Sullivan peaked in 2024, when 102 babies were named Sullivan (the #1954 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)