NAME PROFILE
Susan
Susan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'lily' or 'rose.' It carries connotations of beauty, purity, and sweetness, often embodying qualities of gentleness and kindness.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,126,022 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1955 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 21%NY — 21%PA — 20%IL — 19%TX — 18%
Notable People
Susan Sarandon (Actress, *Thelma & Louise*) · Susan B. Anthony (Women's rights activist) · Susan Boyle (Singer, *Britain's Got Talent*) · Susan Collins (U.S. Senator) · Susan Rice (Former U.N. Ambassador)
Nicknames & Diminutives
SueSusie
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