Susie Girl

Popularity: #847 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: SOO-zee //ˈsuː.zi//

Origin: Hebrew; English

Meaning: Hebrew: Lily; English: Diminutive of Susan

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Susie is a diminutive form of the name Susan, which has its roots in the Hebrew name Shoshannah, meaning "lily" or "rose." The name Shoshannah was transliterated into Greek as Sousanna and then into Latin as Susanna. This form was adopted into Old French as Susanne, which eventually led to the English variant Susan.

The transition into English occurred during the Middle Ages, with the name becoming more widely used in the 16th century, particularly through the influence of biblical texts such as the King James Bible, which features the name Susanna in the New Testament, specifically in the Gospel of Luke, where she is mentioned as a follower of Jesus. Historically, the name Susanna has been borne by various notable figures, including saints and biblical characters, which contributed to its enduring presence in Christian contexts.

The name was also popularized in literature and art, particularly during the Renaissance, when biblical stories were frequently depicted. The use of Susie as a diminutive form emerged in the 19th century, reflecting a broader trend in English-speaking cultures to create affectionate or familiar versions of names.

Culturally, the name Susie has often been associated with innocence and purity, drawing from its floral meaning. This symbolism has allowed the name to resonate across various cultures and traditions, often appearing in folk songs, nursery rhymes, and children's literature.

The name has also been used in various artistic expressions, reinforcing its connection to themes of beauty and simplicity. Overall, Susie, as a diminutive of Susan, carries with it a rich historical and cultural legacy that has allowed it to endure through the centuries.

Famous people named Susie

In this section, you will find notable people named Susie. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Susie who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Susie who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Susie Essman is an actress and comedian best known for Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Other Woman, and The Last Laugh.

Susie Wolff is a former racing driver best known for her work in Formula One and as a team principal for Venturi Racing.

Susie B. Anthony was a social reformer best known for her role in the women's suffrage movement.

Fictional characters named Susie

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Susie Derkins is a fictional character from the comic strip Calvin and Hobbes. She is a classmate of Calvin and often serves as a foil to his imaginative antics.

Susie Carmichael is a fictional character from the animated series Rugrats. She is a smart and kind-hearted girl who often helps her friends navigate their adventures.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Susie, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

SamanthaSophieSarahSadieStella

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Susie. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

LucyLilyMaggieDaisyKatieAnnieTillyNellie

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Susie was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Susie has ranked as high as #258 nationally, which occurred in 1919, and has been most popular in Texas, Georgia, Alabama, California, and Mississippi.

In the past 5 years the name Susie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Susie is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Susie was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Susie.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 101 0 101
2024 79 0 79
2023 87 0 87
2022 84 0 84
2021 84 0 84
2020 88 0 88
2019 77 0 77
2018 97 0 97
2017 99 0 99
2016 85 0 85
2015 95 0 95
2014 79 0 79
2013 70 0 70
2012 84 0 84
2011 86 0 86
2010 86 0 86
2009 89 0 89
2008 91 0 91
2007 89 0 89
2006 98 0 98
2005 78 0 78
2004 78 0 78
2003 75 0 75
2002 92 0 92
2001 88 0 88
2000 101 0 101
1999 77 0 77
1998 98 0 98
1997 95 0 95
1996 122 0 122
1995 99 0 99
1994 114 0 114
1993 113 0 113
1992 126 0 126
1991 158 0 158
1990 162 0 162
1989 158 0 158
1988 182 0 182
1987 154 0 154
1986 147 0 147
1985 164 0 164
1984 173 0 173
1983 162 0 162
1982 188 0 188
1981 240 0 240
1980 224 0 224
1979 241 0 241
1978 235 0 235
1977 237 0 237
1976 243 0 243
1975 287 0 287
1974 311 0 311
1973 315 0 315
1972 364 0 364
1971 388 0 388
1970 355 0 355
1969 431 0 431
1968 462 0 462
1967 529 0 529
1966 598 0 598
1965 599 0 599
1964 875 5 870
1963 975 0 975
1962 1,018 5 1,013
1961 1,135 7 1,128
1960 1,205 0 1,205
1959 1,286 9 1,277
1958 1,360 0 1,360
1957 1,250 5 1,245
1956 991 0 991
1955 907 0 907
1954 930 0 930
1953 885 0 885
1952 878 5 873
1951 885 0 885
1950 943 0 943
1949 996 0 996
1948 1,024 5 1,019
1947 1,071 0 1,071
1946 1,078 0 1,078
1945 898 5 893
1944 930 0 930
1943 906 0 906
1942 834 0 834
1941 754 11 743
1940 745 7 738
1939 753 8 745
1938 797 7 790
1937 799 5 794
1936 742 10 732
1935 772 5 767
1934 755 0 755
1933 749 6 743
1932 809 5 804
1931 879 11 868
1930 927 5 922
1929 935 9 926
1928 1,063 12 1,051
1927 1,112 0 1,112
1926 1,162 9 1,153
1925 1,319 8 1,311
1924 1,283 8 1,275
1923 1,343 11 1,332
1922 1,314 11 1,303
1921 1,326 5 1,321
1920 1,401 6 1,395
1919 1,481 5 1,476
1918 1,394 6 1,388
1917 1,334 5 1,329
1916 1,313 0 1,313
1915 1,278 8 1,270
1914 1,165 0 1,165
1913 965 0 965
1912 976 0 976
1911 822 0 822
1910 863 5 858
1909 776 6 770
1908 706 8 698
1907 756 0 756
1906 693 0 693
1905 739 0 739
1904 662 0 662
1903 686 6 680
1902 717 0 717
1901 650 0 650
1900 953 6 947
1899 622 0 622
1898 702 0 702
1897 632 6 626
1896 718 0 718
1895 681 7 674
1894 679 0 679
1893 644 0 644
1892 674 5 669
1891 566 0 566
1890 630 0 630
1889 607 0 607
1888 621 0 621
1887 485 0 485
1886 559 0 559
1885 477 0 477
1884 455 0 455
1883 436 0 436
1882 412 0 412
1881 367 0 367
1880 361 0 361

Top States for Susie (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
PA 14
44%
CA 7
22%
FL 6
19%
VA 5
16%