US Popularity:671
Origin:Gaelic
Other Origin(s):Irish
Meaning:dark eyes
After looking into baby's big dark eyes for the first time and becoming enamored, you might want to name them after one of their best features. Originating from Gaelic, the boy's name Sullivan means “dark eyes.” It is derived from the Irish word súildhubhán, which is broken down from súil, meaning "eye," and dubh, meaning “black.” With this charming name, it will not only remind baby of their beautiful eyes but also their unique Irish heritage!

Sullivan Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Sullivan is currently #1097 on The Bump
Boy:Sullivan is currently #299 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Sullivan is currently #671 in U.S. births
Boy:Sullivan is currently #229 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#671
in 2022
+ 21
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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