The nameSuzy

Suzy is a bubbly pet form of Susan. It was a top 700 American name in the 1960s.

Meaning

Suzy comes from Susan, from the Hebrew Shoshannah, "lily".

Origin

English, from Hebrew.

History

In the United States Suzy reached 682nd place in 1962.

Popularity of the name Suzy

Suzy in the United States

7616thmost popular girls' name in the United States in 2024
1962peak year (228 births)
4,249babies named Suzy in the United States since 1880
0114228 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Suzy was most popular in the United States in the 1960s, with 1,432 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Suzy. Its rise began around 1938, and it peaked in 1962. Half of all babies named Suzy in the United States were born before 1964, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.

Suzy in France

1791stmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
1946peak year (105 births)
5,570babies named Suzy in France since 1900
053105 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Suzy was most popular in France in the 1940s, with 740 births over the decade, 13% of all recorded babies named Suzy. Its rise began around 1919, and it peaked in 1946. Half of all babies named Suzy in France were born before 1966, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 18 births a year on average, against 24 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Suzy mean?

Suzy comes from Susan, from the Hebrew Shoshannah, "lily".

What is the origin of the name Suzy?

English, from Hebrew.

Is Suzy a girl's or a boy's name?

Suzy is a girl's name.

How popular is the name Suzy?

In 2024, Suzy was the 7616th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 14 births.

What are the variants of the name Suzy?

Variants and related names of Suzy include Susan and Suzanne.