Holding steady, #1,911 for girls today.
Popularity of Susie since 1880
Babies named Susie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1919, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Susie's real moment was 1881.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 4,780 |
| 1890s | 6,530 |
| 1900s | 7,312 |
| 1910s | 11,562 |
| 1920s | 12,179 |
| 1930s | 7,920 |
| 1940s | 9,208 |
| 1950s | 10,296 |
| 1960s | 7,810 |
| 1970s | 2,976 |
| 1980s | 1,792 |
| 1990s | 1,164 |
| 2000s | 879 |
| 2010s | 858 |
| 2020s | 523 |
Meaning & origin
Susie is a classic diminutive that emerged as an independent name in the 19th century, largely as a pet form of Susan. Its peak popularity occurred in 1881, and by 2025 it ranked 1,911th with approximately 1 in 15,914 baby girls receiving the name. The name has remained stable in usage over recent decades. In the 1880s, Susie was especially beloved in states like Iowa, Kentucky, and Wisconsin, reflecting its heartland appeal. Despite its vintage charm, Susie has not experienced a modern revival, but it retains a sweet, wholesome image.
Susie originated as a pet form of Susan, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Shoshannah meaning 'lily' or 'rose.' It came into use in the English-speaking world in the 19th century, often as an independent given name. The name was especially popular in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Where Susie is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Susie” around the world
Where Susie lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Ireland
7
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sue, Suze, Suzy
Sibling names for Susie
Names that share Susie's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Annie, Betty, Dolly, Edie, Maggie, Bobbie, Fannie, Janie, Trudy, Bettie, Dodie, Ginny, Jeanie, Joanie, Jonni, Judi, Patti, Pattie, Pennie, Ruthie, Sallie, Virgie, Carie, Janey, Jeffie, Johnsie, Amyjo, Bettyjo, Bobi, Bobie, Channie, Ginnie, Henny, Lovey, Mima, Saddie, Samie, Vannie, Attie, Dotti, Frannie, Geni, Lallie, Lolly, Missi, Tangee, Cathye, Franny, Geanie, Jeanni, Lawrie, Mitsy, Nansi, Pasty
Brothers: Willie, Johnny, Tommy, Freddie, Sammy, Bennie, Donnie, Joey, Barney, Dickie, Jacky, Lonny, Ronny, Tommie, Mannie, Roddy, Timmie, Wally, Billey, Bubba, Chuckie, Howie, Jimmey, Pinkney, Wallie, Benjy, Jakie, Jimie, Kippy, Skippy, Mosie, Zebbie
