Suzette
From French Suzette, from Suzanne (“Susan”) + -ette, feminine of -et (diminutive suffix).
Every Suzette since 1912 — 16,968 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Suzette
Suzette is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,743 in 2025 with 29 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1912, 16,968 American babies have been named Suzette. Its peak came in 1964, when 719 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 Suzette stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Suzette year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | #4,743 | — | — |
| 2024 | 29 | #4,763 | — | — |
| 2023 | 31 | #4,554 | — | — |
| 2022 | 29 | #4,784 | — | — |
| 2021 | 55 | #3,030 | — | — |
| 2020 | 27 | #4,863 | — | — |
| 2019 | 39 | #3,841 | — | — |
| 2018 | 48 | #3,340 | — | — |
| 2017 | 38 | #3,989 | — | — |
| 2016 | 40 | #3,844 | — | — |
| 2015 | 49 | #3,342 | — | — |
| 2014 | 45 | #3,540 | — | — |
| 2013 | 40 | #3,840 | — | — |
| 2012 | 38 | #4,039 | — | — |
| 2011 | 37 | #4,063 | — | — |
| 2010 | 40 | #3,885 | — | — |
| 2009 | 45 | #3,611 | — | — |
| 2008 | 53 | #3,216 | — | — |
| 2007 | 56 | #3,123 | — | — |
| 2006 | 63 | #2,809 | — | — |
| 2005 | 125 | #1,623 | — | — |
| 2004 | 78 | #2,262 | — | — |
| 2003 | 63 | #2,573 | — | — |
| 2002 | 49 | #3,007 | — | — |
| 2001 | 71 | #2,284 | — | — |
| 2000 | 72 | #2,210 | — | — |
| 1995 | 129 | #1,300 | — | — |
| 1990 | 99 | #1,554 | — | — |
| 1985 | 123 | #1,162 | — | — |
| 1980 | 121 | #1,133 | — | — |
| 1975 | 227 | #670 | — | — |
| 1970 | 496 | #443 | — | — |
| 1965 | 659 | #354 | — | — |
| 1960 | 569 | #401 | — | — |
| 1955 | 291 | #539 | — | — |
| 1950 | 218 | #567 | — | — |
| 1945 | 56 | #1,046 | — | — |
| 1940 | 28 | #1,468 | — | — |
| 1935 | 18 | #1,908 | — | — |
| 1930 | 12 | #2,675 | — | — |
| 1925 | 11 | #3,100 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Suzette mean?
From French Suzette, from Suzanne (“Susan”) + -ette, feminine of -et (diminutive suffix).
How popular is the name Suzette in 2025?
Suzette ranked #4,743 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 29 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Suzette?
16,968 babies have been named Suzette in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Suzette most popular?
Suzette peaked in 1964, when 719 newborns received the name.
Is Suzette a boy or girl name?
Suzette is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Suzette rising or falling?
Suzette is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.