Susie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Susie has Hebrew origins, meaning 'lily' or 'rose,' and evolved from Shoshannah through Latin and Greek forms to become a popular diminutive of Susan in English. It has biblical relevance through the figure of Susanna, a virtuous woman in the Book of Daniel. The name suggests traits of warmth and friendliness, and it has seen notable historical usage since the 19th century, with variants like Susan and Suzanne.
The name Susie is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Susie has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Susie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3199th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3152nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4712th out of 7552 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 150th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 224th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 264th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 527th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1103rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2125th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2191st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Susie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Susie"
Pronunciation
/ˈsuːzi/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
Susie is a diminutive form of the name Susan, which derives from the Hebrew name Shoshannah, meaning 'lily' or 'rose.'
Meaning
lily, rose
Language Evolution
Shoshannah (Hebrew), Susanna (Latin, Greek), Susan (English), Susie (English)
Biblical Background
The name Susanna appears in the Bible, specifically in the Book of Daniel, where Susanna is a virtuous woman.
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 19th century as a pet form of Susan.
Variants & Derivatives
Susan, Suzanne, Susannah, Suze
Modern Popularity & Image
Susie is often perceived as a cute and friendly name, associated with warmth and approachability.
Famous People
Susie Essman, American comedian and actress, Susie Dent, English lexicographer and television presenter, Susie Wolff, Scottish former racing driver
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Susie"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Susie"
"Susie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 3199th of 7545 | 107 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 3152nd of 6773 | 106 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4712th of 7552 | 41 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 150th of 9107 | 28,129 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 224th of 9204 | 14,941 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 264th of 12526 | 19,650 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 527th of 19264 | 5,819 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1103rd of 27321 | 2,462 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2125th of 35406 | 1,397 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2191st of 30306 | 1,022 |
Regional Popularity of "Susie" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Susie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
20.27% 287th/1416 |
16.61% 229th/1379 |
4.02% 95th/2366 |
19.70% 225th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
21.35% 330th/1546 |
26.03% 405th/1556 |
6.33% 149th/2353 |
16.48% 255th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
13.96% 311th/2227 |
21.52% 523rd/2430 |
6.87% 196th/2853 |
9.01% 250th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
19.20% 564th/2937 |
18.89% 658th/3483 |
12.62% 444th/3518 |
12.12% 490th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
31.32% 1154th/3685 |
24.11% 1079th/4475 |
22.53% 1170th/5194 |
15.23% 962nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
43.76% 2005th/4582 |
28.64% 1479th/5164 |
36.61% 2677th/7313 |
26.54% 1981st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
54.37% 2166th/3984 |
33.27% 1493rd/4487 |
44.64% 3045th/6822 |
35.26% 2213th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Susie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Susie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.