Suzy
A diminutive of Susan and of related female given names.
Every Suzy since 1913 — 4,270 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Suzy
Suzy is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,888 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1913, 4,270 American babies have been named Suzy. Its peak came in 1962, when 227 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 Suzy stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Suzy year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | #5,888 |
| 2024 | 14 | #7,914 |
| 2023 | 12 | #8,930 |
| 2022 | 23 | #5,615 |
| 2021 | 24 | #5,382 |
| 2020 | 16 | #7,191 |
| 2019 | 18 | #6,674 |
| 2018 | 21 | #5,981 |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,406 |
| 2016 | 20 | #6,380 |
| 2015 | 17 | #7,232 |
| 2014 | 17 | #7,267 |
| 2013 | 23 | #5,815 |
| 2012 | 22 | #6,089 |
| 2011 | 17 | #7,389 |
| 2010 | 23 | #5,955 |
| 2009 | 15 | #8,418 |
| 2008 | 19 | #7,038 |
| 2007 | 31 | #4,794 |
| 2006 | 18 | #7,109 |
| 2005 | 17 | #7,108 |
| 2004 | 19 | #6,464 |
| 2003 | 14 | #7,946 |
| 2002 | 16 | #7,007 |
| 2001 | 20 | #5,791 |
| 2000 | 11 | #9,093 |
| 1995 | 16 | #5,915 |
| 1990 | 18 | #5,256 |
| 1985 | 22 | #3,832 |
| 1980 | 43 | #2,304 |
| 1975 | 37 | #2,272 |
| 1970 | 75 | #1,406 |
| 1965 | 131 | #875 |
| 1960 | 145 | #861 |
| 1955 | 45 | #1,534 |
| 1950 | 38 | #1,523 |
| 1945 | 41 | #1,258 |
| 1940 | 39 | #1,181 |
| 1935 | 15 | #2,198 |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | 8 | #3,917 |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Suzy
- Suzy Delair Actor · 1917–2020
- Suzy Amis Cameron Actor · b. 1962
- Suzy Parker Actor · 1932–2003
- Suzy Singer · b. 1980
- Suzy Batkovic Basketball player · b. 1980
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Suzy mean?
A diminutive of Susan and of related female given names.
How popular is the name Suzy in 2025?
Suzy ranked #5,888 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Suzy?
4,270 babies have been named Suzy in the United States since 1913, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Suzy most popular?
Suzy peaked in 1962, when 227 newborns received the name.
Is Suzy a boy or girl name?
Suzy is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Suzy rising or falling?
Suzy has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Suzy?
Well-known people named Suzy include Suzy Delair (actor), Suzy Amis Cameron (actor), Suzy Parker (actor).