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Susie

♀ Girl

Pronounced SOO-zee /ˈsuː.zi/High

Meaning: lilyHigh

In 30 seconds: Susie is a cheerful diminutive of Susan meaning lily. A warm vintage nickname with irresistible mid-century American charm and enduring friendliness.
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Origin HighHebrew, English
Meaninglily
U.S. rank (2025)#1922 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births101 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1919
Total births (all-time)≈ 85,778

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191918802025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Susie is a diminutive of Susan or Susannah, from the Hebrew Shoshana meaning lily. It was the most popular casual form of Susan in mid-20th century America.

Susie has returned to fashion in the 21st century as vintage nickname names are revived.

Did you know? Susie Q, the 1957 rock-and-roll classic first recorded by Dale Hawkins, made Susie one of the most danceable names in music history — a tradition continued by Creedence Clearwater Revival's 1968 cover.
Overall data confidence 90%
Hanks & Hodges, Dictionary of First Names — reference for SusieBehind the Name: Susan — name etymology reference

Variations

SusanSusannahSuzySuzie

Nicknames

Sue

Famous Bearers

  • ★Susie Essman (1955–present)
    American comedian and actress best known for playing Susie Greene on HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm.

If you like Susie…

Susan— full form of same name
Betty— classic mid-century American diminutive of same era
Sally— popular mid-century American name of same vintage
Rosie— similarly warm vintage -ie nickname

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Frequently Asked

What does Susie mean?

Susie means lily, as a diminutive of Susan/Susannah from the Hebrew Shoshana.

How do you pronounce Susie?

Susie is pronounced SOO-zee (/ˈsuː.zi/), with two syllables.

Is Susie a girl's name?

Yes, Susie is an exclusively feminine name.

How popular is the name Susie?

Susie was very popular in mid-20th century America and has seen a revival as a vintage nickname name.

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