Holding steady, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Suetta since 1922
Babies named Suetta per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 6 |
| 1940s | 56 |
| 1950s | 46 |
| 1960s | 7 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s | 10 |
Meaning & origin
Suetta is an exceedingly rare feminine name in the United States, first recorded in 1922. Its peak usage occurred in 1943, during an era when many elaborate feminine names with the -etta suffix were fashionable. However, as of 2025, the name ranks 14,942, with only about 1 in 321,453 newborns receiving it. The trajectory has been stable, meaning it has not seen significant recent revival or decline. The name's origins are uncertain, and it is occasionally considered a variant of Suetta or a feminine form of the surname Suet. Despite its obscurity, Suetta has a melodic quality reminiscent of other -etta names that were popular in the early 20th century. No top states for this name are recorded, indicating its usage is dispersed and extremely low across the country.
Suetta is a rare given name of uncertain origin, first recorded in the United States in 1922. It may be a feminine elaboration of the surname Suet or a variant of the name Suetta, itself possibly derived from an Old English word. The name saw its peak popularity in 1943, but its exact linguistic roots remain unclear.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sue, Etta
Sibling names for Suetta
Names that share Suetta's style, for a brother or sister.
