Suzette
Suzette is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Lily or graceful rose.
Origin and history
Suzette is a French feminine diminutive derived from Suzanne, originating from the Hebrew name Shoshannah meaning lily or rose. It experienced peak popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century. Today, it remains a charming classic choice that is relatively rare in current birth records.
Popularity in the United States
16,963 babies in the United States have been named Suzette since 1880. It ranks #1168 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1901.
States where it is most popular
- CA (19.2 %)
- NY (10.9 %)
- TX (8.6 %)
- MI (6 %)
- IL (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 37 |
| 1920-1930 | 80 |
| 1930-1940 | 194 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,374 |
| 1950-1960 | 3,128 |
| 1960-1970 | 6,155 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,722 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,028 |
| 1990-2000 | 956 |
| 2000-2010 | 675 |
| 2010-2019 | 414 |
| 2020-2029 | 200 |
Famous people named Suzette
- Suzette Haden Elgin: Linguist, Author
- Suzette Charles: Singer, Actress
Nicknames
Sue, Suzie, Suzy, Zette
Fun facts
- The name is famous worldwide due to Crepes Suzette, a popular French dessert created in the late 19th century.
- The '-ette' ending is a traditional French hypocoristic suffix used to convey smallness or endearment.