Suzette Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: sue-ZET //suːˈzɛt//
Origin: French; Latin
Meaning: French: little Susan; Latin: lily
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Suzette is of French origin, derived from the Hebrew name Shoshannah, meaning "lily" or "rose." The Hebrew Shoshannah was adopted into Greek as 'Sosanna' and later into Latin as 'Susanna.' The name made its way into Old French as 'Suzanne,' which eventually evolved into the diminutive form 'Suzette.' This linguistic journey reflects the broader cultural exchanges that occurred in medieval Europe, particularly the influence of Hebrew names through religious texts and the subsequent adaptations in various languages. Historically, the name Suzanna appears in the biblical Book of Daniel, where Susanna is a virtuous woman falsely accused of adultery, a narrative that has been interpreted and retold across centuries.
The name gained further prominence in Christian contexts, particularly during the Renaissance, when biblical names were revived in Europe. The King James Bible, published in 1611, contributed to the dissemination of biblical names, including Susanna, which would have influenced the use of its diminutive, Suzette, in later centuries.
Culturally, the name Suzette has been associated with grace and beauty, reflecting its meaning related to flowers. In French culture, diminutive forms often convey affection and endearment, which has helped the name maintain a certain charm.
The name also appears in various literary and artistic works, reinforcing its resonance within French-speaking communities. Its use in operas and novels throughout the 19th and 20th centuries further solidified its place in cultural history, showcasing the enduring appeal of names with floral associations.
Famous people named Suzette
In this section, you will find notable people named Suzette. 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 Suzette who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Suzette who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Suzette Haden Elgin is a linguist and science fiction author best known for the Native Tongue series and her work in linguistics.
Suzette Jordan is a social activist best known for her advocacy against sexual violence and her role in the 'I Am That Girl' campaign.
Fictional characters named Suzette
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Suzette is a fictional character from the animated series The Magic School Bus. She is a student in Ms. Frizzle's class who often participates in the educational adventures.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Suzette. 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.
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Suzette was first seen in the United States in 1912.
Suzette has ranked as high as #634 nationally, which occurred in 1964, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Michigan, and Illinois.
In the past 5 years the name Suzette has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Suzette 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 Suzette 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 Suzette.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| 2024 | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| 2023 | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| 2022 | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| 2021 | 55 | 0 | 55 |
| 2020 | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| 2019 | 39 | 0 | 39 |
| 2018 | 48 | 0 | 48 |
| 2017 | 38 | 0 | 38 |
| 2016 | 40 | 0 | 40 |
| 2015 | 49 | 0 | 49 |
| 2014 | 45 | 0 | 45 |
| 2013 | 40 | 0 | 40 |
| 2012 | 38 | 0 | 38 |
| 2011 | 37 | 0 | 37 |
| 2010 | 40 | 0 | 40 |
| 2009 | 45 | 0 | 45 |
| 2008 | 53 | 0 | 53 |
| 2007 | 56 | 0 | 56 |
| 2006 | 63 | 0 | 63 |
| 2005 | 125 | 0 | 125 |
| 2004 | 78 | 0 | 78 |
| 2003 | 63 | 0 | 63 |
| 2002 | 49 | 0 | 49 |
| 2001 | 71 | 0 | 71 |
| 2000 | 72 | 0 | 72 |
| 1999 | 81 | 0 | 81 |
| 1998 | 83 | 0 | 83 |
| 1997 | 111 | 0 | 111 |
| 1996 | 188 | 0 | 188 |
| 1995 | 129 | 0 | 129 |
| 1994 | 52 | 0 | 52 |
| 1993 | 56 | 0 | 56 |
| 1992 | 77 | 0 | 77 |
| 1991 | 80 | 0 | 80 |
| 1990 | 99 | 0 | 99 |
| 1989 | 75 | 0 | 75 |
| 1988 | 99 | 0 | 99 |
| 1987 | 94 | 0 | 94 |
| 1986 | 101 | 0 | 101 |
| 1985 | 123 | 0 | 123 |
| 1984 | 103 | 0 | 103 |
| 1983 | 105 | 0 | 105 |
| 1982 | 108 | 0 | 108 |
| 1981 | 99 | 0 | 99 |
| 1980 | 121 | 0 | 121 |
| 1979 | 134 | 0 | 134 |
| 1978 | 144 | 0 | 144 |
| 1977 | 165 | 0 | 165 |
| 1976 | 163 | 0 | 163 |
| 1975 | 227 | 0 | 227 |
| 1974 | 245 | 0 | 245 |
| 1973 | 328 | 0 | 328 |
| 1972 | 371 | 0 | 371 |
| 1971 | 449 | 0 | 449 |
| 1970 | 496 | 0 | 496 |
| 1969 | 561 | 0 | 561 |
| 1968 | 615 | 0 | 615 |
| 1967 | 679 | 5 | 674 |
| 1966 | 629 | 0 | 629 |
| 1965 | 659 | 0 | 659 |
| 1964 | 719 | 0 | 719 |
| 1963 | 614 | 0 | 614 |
| 1962 | 594 | 0 | 594 |
| 1961 | 521 | 0 | 521 |
| 1960 | 569 | 0 | 569 |
| 1959 | 464 | 0 | 464 |
| 1958 | 422 | 0 | 422 |
| 1957 | 349 | 0 | 349 |
| 1956 | 364 | 0 | 364 |
| 1955 | 291 | 0 | 291 |
| 1954 | 282 | 0 | 282 |
| 1953 | 271 | 0 | 271 |
| 1952 | 219 | 0 | 219 |
| 1951 | 248 | 0 | 248 |
| 1950 | 218 | 0 | 218 |
| 1949 | 239 | 0 | 239 |
| 1948 | 259 | 0 | 259 |
| 1947 | 259 | 0 | 259 |
| 1946 | 338 | 0 | 338 |
| 1945 | 56 | 0 | 56 |
| 1944 | 54 | 0 | 54 |
| 1943 | 64 | 0 | 64 |
| 1942 | 41 | 0 | 41 |
| 1941 | 36 | 0 | 36 |
| 1940 | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| 1939 | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| 1938 | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| 1937 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| 1936 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 1935 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 1934 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1933 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1932 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 1931 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1930 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1929 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1928 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1927 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1926 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1925 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1924 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1923 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1922 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1919 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1918 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1917 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1916 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1912 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Top States for Suzette (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 |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 10 | |
| CA | 6 |