In 2024, 1,011 boys in the United States were named Sullivan, making it the 339th most popular boy's name that year.
It has climbed sharply, from 463rd a decade earlier.
2024 is its busiest year on record.
Records for Sullivan go back to 1884, and 15,914 babies have been given the name since.
An Irish surname meaning "dark-eyed". Has a friendly, approachable quality with strong Irish heritage.
Sullivan is of Irish origin, described as celtic in style.
In 2024, Sullivan went to 102 girls and 1,011 boys — 91% boys.
That makes it genuinely unisex, leaning male.
Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.
An Irish surname meaning "dark-eyed". Has a friendly, approachable quality with strong Irish heritage.
Sullivan is of Irish origin, and is usually described as celtic in style.
In 2024, 1,011 boys in the United States were named Sullivan, making it the 339th most popular boy's name that year.
In 2024, Sullivan went to 102 girls and 1,011 boys — 91% boys. That makes it genuinely unisex, leaning male.