Suzie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Suzie has Hebrew origins, meaning 'lily' or 'rose', and evolved from Shoshana through several linguistic forms. It is commonly viewed as a sweet and playful name, gaining popularity in the 20th century. While it has no direct biblical relevance, it is closely related to the more traditional name Susan.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Suzie"
Pronunciation
/ˈsuːzi/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
Suzie is a diminutive form of the name Susan, which derives from the Hebrew name Shoshana, meaning 'lily' or 'rose'.
Meaning
lily, rose
Language Evolution
Shoshana (Hebrew), Susan (Old French, Middle English), Suzanne (French), Suzie (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the 20th century as a familiar and affectionate form of Susan.
Variants & Derivatives
Susan, Suzanne, Susie
Modern Popularity & Image
Suzie is often perceived as a sweet and playful name, commonly used as a friendly or affectionate term.
Famous People
Suzie Plakson (actress), Suzie Vinnick (singer-songwriter), Suzie O'Sullivan (veterinary surgeon)
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✨ Suzie Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 175 peak births in 1962
Geographic Spread
Popular across 23 US states, with strongest presence in California
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Suzie"
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 "Suzie"
"Suzie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 4871st of 9107 | 56 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1836th of 9204 | 364 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1124th of 12526 | 1,596 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1734th of 19264 | 868 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3766th of 27321 | 412 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 6292nd of 35406 | 305 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4710th of 30306 | 347 |
Regional Popularity of "Suzie" 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 "Suzie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
89.07% 1377th/1546 |
- |
86.40% 2033rd/2353 |
74.27% 1149th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
48.94% 1090th/2227 |
68.40% 1662nd/2430 |
41.99% 1198th/2853 |
27.10% 752nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
77.97% 2290th/2937 |
70.03% 2439th/3483 |
64.24% 2260th/3518 |
32.76% 1325th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 3685th/3685 |
- |
65.42% 3398th/5194 |
36.17% 2285th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
100.00% 5164th/5164 |
87.19% 6376th/7313 |
52.95% 3952nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - |
57.27% 3594th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Suzie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Suzie" 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.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Suzie" in the United States
The name Suzie is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the West region. 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, Suzie 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, 'Suzie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4871st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1836th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1124th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1734th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3766th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6292nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4710th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Suzie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.