Suetta
A girl's name of French origin with 142 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Suetta, you're looking at a name that fewer than 142 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The open, warm ending gives Suetta a crisp, modern feel that pairs easily with most surnames.
Suetta is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Suetta is a girl's baby name of French origin, a diminutive elaboration of Sue or Susan, from the Hebrew Shoshana meaning 'lily' or 'rose.' The -etta suffix adds a French or Italian-influenced diminutive charm, turning a classic into something small, sweet, and distinctive.
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In the American context, Suetta is a girl's name with over a century of recorded use (1922–2020). Its French roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
With 142 total births, Suetta exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Suetta has 19+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1922.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 10 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 7 | — |
| 1960s | 7 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 46 | ▼ |
| 1940s | 56 | ▲ |
| 1930s | 6 | ▲ |
| 1920s | 5 | — |
The Story of Suetta
A Baby Boomer name
Peaking in 1946, Suetta is a timeless Baby Boomer name. Girls named Suetta are most likely born between 1936 and 1956.
How rare is Suetta?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Suetta is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1922, peaked in the 1940s with 56 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Suetta by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(19 years, 1922–2020)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | #17215 |
| 2016 | 5 | #18553 |
| 2015 | 5 | #18789 |
| 1984 | 7 | #9028 |
| 1962 | 7 | #5783 |
| 1958 | 10 | #4161 |
| 1956 | 7 | #5261 |
| 1955 | 5 | #6611 |
| 1953 | 8 | #4553 |
| 1952 | 8 | #4439 |
| 1951 | 8 | #4337 |
| 1949 | 9 | #3867 |
| 1947 | 6 | #5232 |
| 1946 | 13 | #2868 |
| 1945 | 8 | #3648 |
| 1944 | 8 | #3650 |
| 1943 | 12 | #2839 |
| 1938 | 6 | #4293 |
| 1922 | 5 | #5690 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1922–2020