Declining since 1985.
Popularity of Suzan since 1898
Babies named Suzan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 12 |
| 1920s | 61 |
| 1930s | 207 |
| 1940s | 1,653 |
| 1950s | 3,571 |
| 1960s | 2,018 |
| 1970s | 658 |
| 1980s | 331 |
| 1990s | 242 |
| 2000s | 174 |
| 2010s | 118 |
| 2020s | 31 |
Meaning & origin
Suzan, a variant spelling of Susan, reached its peak popularity in 1955, when it was a fashionable choice for baby girls. Its biblical roots in the name Susanna gave it a long history of use, but by 1985 the name had begun a steady decline, and it has not appeared in the top 1000 most popular names in recent decades. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1898, and its trajectory since the mid-1980s shows a clear fall from favor. Despite its rare modern usage, Suzan retains a vintage charm, often associated with mid-century American culture.
Suzan is a variant spelling of Susan, itself derived from the Hebrew name Shoshannah, meaning "lily" or "rose." The name appears in the Old Testament as Susanna, a woman of virtue, and was popularized among Christians and Jews. It entered English usage in the 16th century and saw peak popularity in the mid-20th century.
Where Suzan 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.
“Suzan” around the world
Where Suzan lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sue, Suzy, Suzie, Zan
Sibling names for Suzan
Names that share Suzan's style, for a brother or sister.
