Susan: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A lily name, graceful and pure.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #1005
- Peak
- #2 in 1957
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Susan Means
Susan is a girl name of English origin. A lily name, graceful and pure.
How Popular Susan Is
Susan currently ranks #1005 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2 in 1957. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Susan
- Susan was a top 10 name in the United States, peaking at #2 in 1957.
- Susan has been a top 100 name across 166+ years of American history.
- Susan is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It has a vintage charm that's making a stylish comeback.
Names Like Susan
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Susan
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Susan.
Questions About Susan
What does Susan mean?
Susan is a girl name of English origin. A lily name, graceful and pure.
How popular is Susan?
Susan currently ranks #1005 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2 in 1957. It has held steady.
Where does Susan come from?
Susan comes from English roots. Susan was a top 10 name in the United States, peaking at #2 in 1957.
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