Susi
Every Susi since 1945 — 392 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Susi
Susi is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1945, 392 American babies have been named Susi. Its peak came in 1962, when 25 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Susi stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Susi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 6 | #15,717 |
| 2016 | 5 | #18,571 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 6 | #17,376 |
| 2006 | 6 | #16,881 |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | 9 | #11,504 |
| 2003 | 8 | #12,275 |
| 2002 | 5 | #17,781 |
| 2001 | 5 | #17,633 |
| 2000 | 8 | #11,670 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 8 | #10,077 |
| 1985 | 5 | #12,268 |
| 1980 | 10 | #6,724 |
| 1975 | 5 | #10,390 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | 9 | #4,787 |
| 1960 | 22 | #2,641 |
| 1955 | 8 | #4,695 |
| 1950 | 6 | #5,237 |
| 1945 | 6 | #4,497 |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Susi
- Susi Pudjiastuti Politician · b. 1965
- Susi Susanti Badminton player · b. 1971
- Susi Kentikian Boxer · b. 1987
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Susi in 2025?
Susi did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Susi?
392 babies have been named Susi in the United States since 1945, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Susi most popular?
Susi peaked in 1962, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Susi a boy or girl name?
Susi is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Susi rising or falling?
Susi has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Susi?
Well-known people named Susi include Susi Pudjiastuti (politician), Susi Susanti (badminton player), Susi Kentikian (boxer).