Susan
Susan: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsuː.zən/ · /ˈsuː.zɪn/
Meaning and origin of Susan
- A female given name from Hebrew.
Etymology
English form of the biblical Susanna, from Biblical Hebrew שׁוֹשַׁנָּה (šōšannā, “lily”), ultimately from Egyptian z:S:n-M9 (zšn).
How popular is Susan?
Since 1880, 1,123,481 girls and 2,541 boys in the U.S. have been named Susan (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2 in 1957. Its highest rank for boys was #765 in 1957. In 2025, 222 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Susan
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Susan
Sister and brother names that share Susan's Hebrew roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Susan FAQ
What does the name Susan mean?
A female given name from Hebrew. English form of the biblical Susanna, from Biblical Hebrew שׁוֹשַׁנָּה (šōšannā, “lily”), ultimately from Egyptian z:S:n-M9 (zšn).
What is the origin of the name Susan?
Susan is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Susan?
Since 1880, 1,123,481 girls and 2,541 boys in the U.S. have been named Susan (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2 in 1957. Its highest rank for boys was #765 in 1957. In 2025, 222 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Susan a boy or girl name?
Susan is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,123,481 girls and 2,541 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.