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Summary

Sullivan is an Irish name that means 'dark-eyed', originating from the surname 'Ó Súileabháin'. It has evolved from historical forms including Ó Súileabháin and Súileabhán. The name is commonly associated with traits of friendliness and approachability, and it has gained popularity as a given name since the 19th century, particularly in the United States. There is no biblical relevance associated with this name.

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.