Suzie
A girl's name of Hebrew origin with 3,954 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A diminutive of Susan and of related female given names.
Suzie is a girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, a diminutive of Susan — from the Hebrew Shoshana, meaning 'lily' or 'rose.' In Christian tradition, Susan was popularized by the story of Susanna and the Elders in the Book of Daniel.
Suzie has the breezy, retro charm of mid-century nickname names — familiar and friendly, with the warmth of a name that has been loved for generations.
EtymologyShow more
Phonetically, Suzie belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their bright, approachable ending — giving the name a friendly, informal feel. At one syllable, it has a punchy, memorable cadence that makes an immediate impression.
Within the Hebrew naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Hebrew names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Suzie’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Suzie climbed 2097 spots in the last 20 years — from #6735 to #4638.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 149 | #4773 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 257 | #5643 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 203 | #6367 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 186 | #5599 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 295 | #3221 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 460 | #2096 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 1,116 | #1079 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 610 | #1403 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 454 | #1384 | ▲ |
| 1930s | 145 | #2555 | ▲ |
| 1920s | 56 | #4069 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 17 | #3770 | ▲ |
| 1890s | 6 | #1527 | — |
The Story of Suzie
A Baby Boomer name
Peaking in 1962, Suzie is a timeless Baby Boomer name. Girls named Suzie are most likely born between 1952 and 1972.
How rare is Suzie?
Only about 1 in every 120,000 babies born in 2024 was named Suzie — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1897, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1960s with 1,116 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Suzie by the numbers
- Would fill 82 school buses
- Meeting one Suzie per day would take 10.8 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(106 years, 1897–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 30 | #4638 |
| 2023 | 38 | #3972 |
| 2022 | 35 | #4185 |
| 2021 | 21 | #5925 |
| 2020 | 25 | #5147 |
| 2019 | 22 | #5771 |
| 2018 | 24 | #5441 |
| 2017 | 40 | #3836 |
| 2016 | 31 | #4619 |
| 2015 | 26 | #5280 |
| 2014 | 28 | #5013 |
| 2013 | 27 | #5134 |
| 2012 | 22 | #6087 |
| 2011 | 25 | #5528 |
| 2010 | 12 | #9723 |
| 2009 | 23 | #6067 |
| 2008 | 25 | #5731 |
| 2007 | 15 | #8470 |
| 2006 | 18 | #7108 |
| 2005 | 25 | #5241 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1897–2024