Suzi
A feminine diminutive form of the name Susan, derived from the Hebrew name Susanna meaning "lily flower".
Name Census estimates that about 1,064 living Americans carry the first name Suzi. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Suzi today is around 58 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Suzi births was 1961 (63 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Suzi. 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.
People living today
1.1K
~ 1 in 322,138 Americans
Peak year
1961
63 babies that year
Average age
58
years old
2022 SSA rank
#13,421
Tracked since 1933
Popularity
Suzi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Suzi from the 1930s through to the 2020s, spanning 10 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 459 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Suzi 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 Suzi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Suzis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. California, Texas, New York recorded the most babies named Suzi, while Illinois, Iowa, Ohio recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 35 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Suzi
The name Suzi has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture, derived from the biblical name Susanna, which means "lily" or "rose." The earliest known reference to the name can be traced back to the Book of Daniel in the Old Testament, where Susanna is portrayed as a virtuous and pious woman unjustly accused of adultery.
While the name Susanna has been in use for centuries, the shortened form Suzi gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the English-speaking world. It is believed to have emerged as a diminutive or nickname, reflecting a more modern and casual variation of the traditional name.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Suzi can be found in the life of Suzi Quatro, an American singer-songwriter, and actress born in 1950. She gained fame in the 1970s as a pioneer of the female rock movement, known for her hits like "Can the Can" and "48 Crash."
Another notable figure bearing the name Suzi is Suzi Eszterhas, an Australian wildlife artist and conservationist born in 1976. Her artwork, which features endangered species, has been exhibited globally and has raised awareness about environmental issues.
In the literary world, Suzi Gablik was an American art critic and writer born in 1934. She was known for her influential works exploring the relationship between art, spirituality, and the environment, such as "Has Modernism Failed?" and "Conversations Before the End of Time."
The name Suzi has also been associated with historical figures, such as Suzi Wong, the fictional character from the 1957 novel "The World of Suzie Wong" by Richard Mason. The story, set in Hong Kong, explored themes of cultural differences and the life of a Chinese woman involved in the entertainment industry.
Another prominent figure with the name Suzi was Suzi Quatro, an American singer-songwriter, and actress born in 1950. She gained fame in the 1970s as a pioneer of the female rock movement, known for her hits like "Can the Can" and "48 Crash."
While the name Suzi has maintained a consistent presence throughout history, its popularity has ebbed and flowed over time, reflecting changing cultural and societal trends. Nonetheless, its enduring use serves as a testament to its timeless appeal and rich heritage.
People
Suzi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Suzi as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Suzi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Suzi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,064 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Suzi 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 322,138 US residents.
Is Suzi a common name?
We classify Suzi as "Rare". It ranks above 90.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,398 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Suzi most popular?
The single biggest year for Suzi was 1961, when 63 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Suzi is about 58 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Suzi a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Suzi 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.