Holding steady, #4,661 for girls today.
Popularity of Suzie since 1897
Babies named Suzie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 6 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 17 |
| 1920s | 56 |
| 1930s | 145 |
| 1940s | 454 |
| 1950s | 610 |
| 1960s | 1,116 |
| 1970s | 460 |
| 1980s | 295 |
| 1990s | 186 |
| 2000s | 203 |
| 2010s | 257 |
| 2020s | 179 |
Meaning & origin
Suzie is a playful variant of Suzy, itself a diminutive of Susan. The name Susan enjoyed mid-century popularity, peaking at rank 33 in the 1950s, and Suzie followed a similar trajectory. According to Social Security data, Suzie peaked in 1962, reflecting the broader trend for Susan-related names during that era. After a long decline, its usage has stabilized; in 2025, it ranked 4661st, with approximately 1 in 55,423 newborn girls given the name. Despite its low current rank, Suzie retains a cheerful, friendly image, often associated with the lively character Suzie from the comic strip 'Peanuts' and the song 'Suzie Q' by Creedence Clearwater Revival.
Suzie is a variant spelling of Suzy, itself a diminutive of Susan. Susan derives from the Hebrew name Shoshannah, meaning 'lily' or 'lotus'. The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries in the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1950s and 1960s.
“Suzie” around the world
Where Suzie lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
80
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Suze, Sue, Zuzu
Sibling names for Suzie
Names that share Suzie's style, for a brother or sister.
