Suzie
Suzie is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Lily; lotus flower.
Origin and history
Suzie is an English diminutive form of Susan or Susanna, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Shoshannah. The name means lily or rose, drawn from an ancient Egyptian root for the lotus flower. In the United States, Suzie has been used as both a nickname and a standalone given name since the mid-twentieth century.
Popularity in the United States
3,984 babies in the United States have been named Suzie since 1880. It ranks #2794 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1922.
States where it is most popular
- CA (49.7 %)
- TX (16.8 %)
- IL (4.5 %)
- FL (3.9 %)
- OH (3.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 6 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 17 |
| 1920-1930 | 56 |
| 1930-1940 | 145 |
| 1940-1950 | 454 |
| 1950-1960 | 610 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,116 |
| 1970-1980 | 460 |
| 1980-1990 | 295 |
| 1990-2000 | 186 |
| 2000-2010 | 203 |
| 2010-2019 | 257 |
| 2020-2029 | 179 |
Famous people named Suzie
- Suzie McConnell-Serio: Basketball Player, Coach
- Suzie Plakson: Actress, Singer
Nicknames
Sue, Suze
Fun facts
- The name traces back to the ancient Egyptian word 'sšn', referring to the lotus flower.
- The name featured prominently in the classic 1957 Creedence Clearwater Revival rock song 'Suzie Q'.