Susy

♀ Girl

Pronounced SOO-zee /ˈsuː.zi/High

Meaning: Susy is a spelling of Susie, the pet form of Susan and Susanna, from the Hebrew Shoshannah — 'lily' (sometimes 'rose'). A warm, old-fashioned nickname name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A lily by nickname: Susy is short for Susanna, from the Hebrew for 'lily' (said 'SOO-zee').

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Origin MediumHebrew, English

MeaningSusy is a spelling of Susie, the pet form of Susan and Susanna, from the Hebrew Shoshannah — 'lily' (sometimes 'rose'). A warm, old-fashioned nickname name.

U.S. rank (2024)#13274 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1962

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,211

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Susy is one of several spellings of Susie, the pet form of Susan and Susanna, from the Hebrew Shoshannah, 'lily.' Susan was one of the great mid-century American names, and its nicknames have outlived it as standalone choices. Susy reads as warm, informal and a touch retro (said 'SOO-zee').

It appears only very rarely for girls in the U.S. Very rare, sunny, and nickname-style.

Did you know? Every Susy, Susie and Suzy leads back to the Hebrew Shoshannah — 'lily' — the name of a woman praised for her courage in an old biblical story.

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Susy — Pet form of Susan/Susanna; Hebrew Shoshannah 'lily'

Variations

SusieSuzySusanna

Nicknames

SueSuze

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Susy mean?

Susy is a pet form of Susan and Susanna, from the Hebrew Shoshannah, 'lily.'

How do you pronounce Susy?

It's said SOO-zee /ˈsuː.zi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Susy a boy or girl name?

Susy is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Susy?

Susy is a very rare name for girls in the U.S. today.