Suezette
A feminine French name meaning "sweet little Sue".
Name Census estimates that about 57 living Americans carry the first name Suezette. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Suezette today is around 65 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Suezette births was 1958 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Suezette. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Suezette. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
57
~ 1 in 6,013,234 Americans
Peak year
1958
8 babies that year
Average age
65
years old
1971 SSA rank
#7,270
Tracked since 1946
Popularity
Suezette: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Suezette from the 1940s through to the 1970s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 25 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1950s peak, Suezette remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Suezette by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Suezette during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Suezette
The given name Suezette has its origins in the French language, originating as a diminutive or pet form of the name Suzanne, which itself is derived from the Hebrew name Shoshana, meaning "lily" or "rose." The name Suezette likely emerged during the Middle Ages in France, a time when diminutive forms of names were particularly popular.
While the name Suezette does not have a direct connection to any specific historical figures or events, its roots can be traced back to the biblical name Shoshana, which appears in various religious texts, including the Old Testament and the Talmud. The name Suzanne, from which Suezette is derived, has been associated with several notable historical figures, such as Saint Suzanne, a 3rd-century Roman martyr.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Suezette can be found in French historical records from the 16th century. However, it was not until the 19th century that the name gained more widespread popularity, particularly among the French aristocracy and upper-class families.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Suezette. One such person was Suezette Leadon (1876-1945), an American artist and sculptor known for her work in the Art Nouveau style. Another was Suezette Gervaise (1922-2002), a French actress who appeared in numerous films during the mid-20th century.
In the literary world, Suezette Haiden (1920-1994) was a prominent German writer and journalist who published several novels and short stories. Additionally, Suezette Lemoine (1924-2008) was a French historian and academic who made significant contributions to the study of medieval literature.
Lastly, Suezette Taskin (1934-2017) was a renowned French fashion designer who worked for several iconic fashion houses, including Christian Dior and Yves Saint Laurent, and was known for her innovative and avant-garde designs.
People
Suezette + last name combinations
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Other names starting with S
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FAQ
Suezette: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Suezette?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 57 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Suezette going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 6,013,234 US residents.
Is Suezette a common name?
We classify Suezette as "Very Rare". It ranks above 56.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 76 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Suezette most popular?
The single biggest year for Suezette was 1958, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Suezette is about 65 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Suezette a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Suezette in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.