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Susan

female

Meaning

"Lily"

English form of Susanna from Hebrew Shoshannah, meaning lily, used in biblical and later European naming traditions.

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Popularity History of Susan

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#1136Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#1136

Susan was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-32

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Susan Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Susan.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Susan

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Famous Susans

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    Susan B. Anthony
    American social reformer and women's rights activist who played a pivotal role in the suffrage movement
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    Susan Sontag
    American essayist and intellectual

Quick Facts

OriginHebrew, English
Syllables2
Length5 letters

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