Suzette

Suzette: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl nameFrench origin

Pronunciation (IPA): /suˈzɛt/

Meaning and origin of Suzette

Root meaning: “Susan”

  • A female given name from French.

Etymology

From French Suzette, from Suzanne (“Susan”) + -ette, feminine of -et (diminutive suffix).

How popular is Suzette?

29U.S. babies in 2025
#342peak rank (1967)
16,968babies since 1880

Since 1880, 16,963 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Suzette (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #342 in 1967. Its highest rank for boys was #4469 in 1967. In 2025, 29 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Suzette FAQ

What does the name Suzette mean?

Suzette traces back to a root meaning "Susan". A female given name from French. From French Suzette, from Suzanne (“Susan”) + -ette, feminine of -et (diminutive suffix).

What is the origin of the name Suzette?

Suzette is listed as a name of French origin.

How popular is the name Suzette?

Since 1880, 16,963 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Suzette (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #342 in 1967. Its highest rank for boys was #4469 in 1967. In 2025, 29 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Suzette a boy or girl name?

Suzette is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 16,963 girls and 5 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.