Susumu

Q: What is the origin of Susumu?

Susumu is of Japanese origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Susumu?

According to the latest SSA data, Susumu is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Susumu a boy name?

Susumu is traditionally a boy name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

male

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Advance; Progress"

Susumu is a Japanese given name associated with advancing or progressing, reflecting forward movement as an attributed personal trait.

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Popularity History of Susumu

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Susumu did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Susumu Nicknames

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

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susy

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susu

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sie

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sumu

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sumy

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Susumu mean?

Susumu means "Advance; Progress". Susumu is a Japanese given name associated with advancing or progressing, reflecting forward movement as an attributed p

What is the origin of Susumu?

Susumu is of Japanese origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Susumu?

According to the latest SSA data, Susumu is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Susumu a boy name?

Susumu is traditionally a boy name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Susumu?

Popular nicknames for Susumu include susy, susu, sie, sumu, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Susumu?

There are many names similar to Susumu in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginJapanese

Syllables3

Length6 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withS

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Akira Aizen Akai Akari Akio

Sisters

Aiko Akari Akemi Akiko Akyra

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