Suzy
Suzy is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Lily or rose.
Origin and history
Suzy is a diminutive of Suzanne or Susan, originating from the Hebrew name Shoshanah. It carries the traditional meaning of 'lily' or 'rose'. In the United States, it enjoyed peak usage in the mid-20th century and remains a familiar, diminutive choice today.
Popularity in the United States
4,270 babies in the United States have been named Suzy since 1880. It ranks #2690 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1991.
States where it is most popular
- CA (38.7 %)
- TX (13.3 %)
- NY (12.8 %)
- IL (5.5 %)
- OH (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 34 |
| 1930-1940 | 100 |
| 1940-1950 | 460 |
| 1950-1960 | 739 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,431 |
| 1970-1980 | 509 |
| 1980-1990 | 316 |
| 1990-2000 | 192 |
| 2000-2010 | 180 |
| 2010-2019 | 194 |
| 2020-2029 | 110 |
Famous people named Suzy
- Suzy Bogguss: Singer, Songwriter
- Suzy Kolber: Sports Journalist, Television Host
- Suzy Welch: Author, Journalist
Fun facts
- Suzy traces its roots back to the ancient Hebrew word for lily, Shoshanah.
- The name saw its highest usage in the U.S. during the mid-20th century as an affectionate nickname.