Suzen
A feminine name of uncertain origin and meaning, possibly Kurdish.
Name Census estimates that about 29 living Americans carry the first name Suzen. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Suzen today is around 70 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Suzen births was 1946 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Suzen. 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
- • The typical person named Suzen is about 70 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Suzens were born before 1966.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Suzen. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
29
~ 1 in 11,819,115 Americans
Peak year
1946
8 babies that year
Average age
70
years old
1969 SSA rank
#7,356
Tracked since 1946
Popularity
Suzen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Suzen from the 1940s through to the 1960s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 18 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1950s peak, Suzen remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Suzen 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 Suzen 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 Suzen
The name Suzen is believed to have its origins in the Persian language. It is derived from the Persian word "سوزن" (suzän), which means "needle" or "sting." The name likely emerged during the ancient Persian era, which spanned from around the 6th century BCE to the 7th century CE.
In ancient Persian culture, needles and stinging insects were often associated with strength, resilience, and perseverance. As such, the name Suzen may have been bestowed upon individuals who displayed these qualities. The name's connection to needles could also indicate a historical association with skilled craftspeople or artisans.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Suzen can be found in the Persian epic poem "Shahnameh" (Book of Kings), written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century CE. In this literary work, Suzen is mentioned as the name of a brave and courageous warrior.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Suzen. One of the earliest examples is Suzen the Brave (c. 950 CE), a Persian military commander renowned for her strategic prowess and leadership during the Samanid Dynasty.
Another prominent figure was Suzen al-Isfahani (1021-1091 CE), a celebrated Persian poet and scholar from Isfahan. Her poetic works were widely admired and influenced the development of Persian literature.
In the 12th century, Suzen al-Muqri (1135-1198 CE) was a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from Baghdad. She was renowned for her expertise in Quranic recitation and Islamic jurisprudence.
During the Safavid Dynasty in Persia, Suzen Banu Begum (1556-1605 CE) was a prominent noble and patron of the arts. She commissioned numerous architectural projects and supported literary and cultural endeavors.
In more recent times, Suzen Deir (1901-1987) was a prominent Egyptian writer and activist. She played a significant role in the Egyptian feminist movement and advocated for women's rights and education.
These examples illustrate the historical and cultural significance of the name Suzen across various regions and time periods, reflecting its Persian origins and associations with strength, resilience, and intellectual pursuits.
People
Suzen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Suzen as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Suzen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Suzen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 29 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Suzen 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 11,819,115 US residents.
Is Suzen a common name?
We classify Suzen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 46% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 44 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Suzen most popular?
The single biggest year for Suzen was 1946, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Suzen is about 70 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Suzen a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Suzen 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.