Total births
212
Girls' name · since 1976
Suhey
Suhey has 212 recorded births since 1976 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1997 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 212
- total births
- 1976–2022
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
Suhey is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 212 have been recorded since 1976.
Social Security Administration records show Suhey recorded 212 times among girls since 1976, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2022.
- 212 total births
- 1976–2022 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
212 girls have been named Suhey since 1976, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2022.
- 212
- total births
- 1976–2022
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Suhey was born in this single decade.
1997
Single peak year
12 babies were named Suhey in 1997 - its busiest year on record.
Suhey's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Suhey's SSA record in two at 1999 and the more recent half accounts for 52% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 48%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1979, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1997 peak of 12, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Suhey at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
1997
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Suhey popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2022
- Peak year (1997)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 47 years of records
Suhey by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Suhey's strongest decade.
69 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Suhey births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 20
1970s
20 births
- 1980s
1980s
29 births
- 1990s
1990s
58 births
- 2000s
2000s
69 births
- 2010s
2010s
31 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 69 births (33% of all-time use).
Suhey by state
Where Suhey concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 24 | 11.3% |
| #2 | New York | | 6 | 2.8% |
California share of Suhey's total US births 11.3%
Even split
24 of 212 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Suhey? ▼
Since 1976, Social Security records show 212 babies named Suhey. The most recent recorded year was 2022. Its busiest year on record was 1997, with 12 births.
When was Suhey most popular? ▼
Suhey was most popular in the 2000s decade with 69 total births. The single peak year was 1997.
Where is Suhey most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Suhey are California (24 births), New York (6 births).
How long has the name Suhey been used? ▼
Suhey has been recorded in Social Security data since 1976, spanning 47 years of data through 2022.
What names are similar to Suhey? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Suhani, Suhana, Suha, Suhayla, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Suhey's data
- Suhey's decade-level peak was the 2000s (69 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Suheys (24 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Suhey
Nearby Names Like Suhey
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Suhey
Suhani Girl
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Suhana Girl
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Suha Girl
503 births
Suhayla Girl
#5387 439 births
Suhaylah Girl
#14073 333 births
Compare Suhey side by side: Suhey vs Suhani Suhey vs Suhana Suhey vs Suha
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1976–2022 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Suhey: Baby Name Since 1976 - 212 Births, Peak 1997." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/suhey. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Suhey draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.