Girl

Susan

SOO-zun

Rare & Uncommon ↓ Falling

✦ Meaning

“From Hebrew 'Shoshanna' meaning 'lily,' biblical virtue name symbolizing purity and grace, remains classic across generations despite shifting popularity.”

Popularity Over Time

Susan US popularity rank over timeRank 1151 in 2022 to rank 2 in 1957. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#2#577#11511900192019401960198020002024

Susan is not currently in the US top 1000.

Origin

Hebrew

Syllables

2

Nicknames

SueSusieSusy

Style

ClassicTimelessStrongVintage

Famous Bearers

  • Susan Sarandon (actress)
  • Susan B. Anthony (activist)

Collections

Beautiful But Not Top 100 → Two Syllables → Vintage Revival →

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Susan

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Cross-Cultural Notes

Works across Hebrew, English, and European cultures

People Also Ask

From Hebrew 'Shoshanna' meaning 'lily,' biblical virtue name symbolizing purity and grace, remains classic across generations despite shifting popularity.

Susan is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. Fewer parents are choosing it each year.

Popular nicknames for Susan include Sue, Susie, Susy.

Names that pair beautifully with Susan include Barbara.