—2024 rank
1955peak year
1,122,926babies named Susan since 1880
▼ 13%5-year trend
Susan popularity over 145 years
🌱 Below the charts · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Susan mean?
The everyday English form of Susanna, from Hebrew Shoshana, usually glossed as 'lily' or 'rose'. A mid-century powerhouse that peaked around the 1950s and 1960s.
OriginHebrew, English
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Styleclassic, vintage
Names like Susan
Same era, same vibe — if you like Susan, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Susans
- Susan Sarandon, actress
- Susan Sontag, writer
Spellings & variants
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