How Many People Are Named Suzy?

Complete statistics for the name Suzy: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Suzy
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Suzy, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 90,725 Americans today, making it quite unique. With around 3,637 people named Suzy alive in the US, the name has a strong connection to older generations, with over half being over 60.

~3,637
Living in US
1 in 90,725
Americans
1962
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Sue
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Friendly Energetic Playful
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

15,585
Worldwide Bearers
#11,797
Global Rank
🇸🇩 Sudan
1,586
🇦🇴 Angola
1,350
🇮🇱 Israel
1,311
🇬🇭 Ghana
1,292
🇲🇾 Malaysia
969
🇳🇱 Netherlands
898
🇳🇿 New Zealand
863
🇨🇲 Cameroon
862
🇮🇩 Indonesia
824
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
816

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
3,637 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 57
513
Would be under 30 (12%)
1,343
Would be 30–60 (32%)
2,393
Would be over 60 (56%)

All 4,249 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1962

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
95
Classic Feel
62
Modern Appeal
38
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Suzy Through the Generations

Suzy peaked in popularity in 1962 with 228 births, reflecting its vintage charm. Today, the name's bearers span three distinct age groups: 513 under 30, 1,343 aged 30-60, and 2,393 over 60. This distribution highlights how the name has slowly declined in usage but remains cherished among those who grew up with it. The majority of Suzy's living bearers are over 60, giving the name a nostalgic feel.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 683
Texas 235
New York 226
Illinois 98
Ohio 87
Michigan 79
Florida 67
Missouri 29
Colorado 28
Pennsylvania 28

⭐ Famous People Named Suzy

Suzy is a feminine given name, usually a short form (hypocorism) of Suzanne, Susan, etc. People named Suzy include:…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Suzy

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Suzy's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Suzy

How Many People Have the Name Suzy?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,637 people in the United States currently share the name Suzy. That works out to roughly 1 in every 90,725 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Suzy a Common or Rare Name?

Suzy is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Suzy Mean?

Suzy means "creative variant of Sue" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Suzy in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Suzy Most Popular?

The name Suzy reached peak popularity in 1962, with 228 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Suzy?

Approximately 3,637 people named Suzy live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,249. That works out to roughly 1 in 90,725 Americans.

Is Suzy a rare name?

Suzy is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 90,725 Americans has this name.

What does the name Suzy mean?

Suzy means "creative variant of Sue" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Suzy more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Suzy are male and 100% are female.

When was Suzy most popular?

Suzy peaked in 1962 with 228 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US3,637
All-Time Births4,249
1 in X1 in 90,725
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age57
Peak Year1962
World Rank#11,797
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.