Susumu
Every Susumu since 1914 — 351 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Susumu
Susumu 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 1914, 351 American babies have been named Susumu. Its peak came in 1919, when 27 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
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 Susumu stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Susumu year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
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| 1940 | 5 | #3,885 |
| 1935 | 5 | #4,091 |
| 1930 | 14 | #2,165 |
| 1925 | 23 | #1,624 |
| 1920 | 17 | #2,042 |
| 1915 | 11 | #2,436 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Susumu
- Susumu Tonegawa Biologist · b. 1939
- Susumu Hirasawa Musician · b. 1954
- Susumu Uemura Soccer player · b. 1964
- Susumu Katsumata Soccer player · b. 1956
- Susumu Watanabe Soccer player · b. 1973
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Susumu in 2025?
Susumu 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 Susumu?
351 babies have been named Susumu in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Susumu most popular?
Susumu peaked in 1919, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Susumu a boy or girl name?
Susumu is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Susumu rising or falling?
Susumu has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Susumu?
Well-known people named Susumu include Susumu Tonegawa (biologist), Susumu Hirasawa (musician), Susumu Uemura (soccer player).