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Suzy
♀ Girl
Pronounced SOO-zee /ˈsu.zi/High
Meaning: A pet form of Susan/Susanna — from Hebrew Shoshannah, 'a lily; a rose'Low
In 30 seconds: A lily: Suzy is a pet form of Susan/Susanna. Crisp, homey, and warm.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA pet form of Susan/Susanna — from Hebrew Shoshannah, 'a lily; a rose'
U.S. rank (2025)#5888 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births21 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1962
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,270
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
Suzy is a pet form of Susan/Susanna — from Hebrew Shoshannah, 'a lily; a rose'. A crisp, homey name (said 'SOO-zee').
In the U.S. it appears as a nickname-name. Rare today, a-lily at the root, and homey.
Did you know? Susanna comes from Hebrew Shoshannah, 'a lily; a rose' — Suzy is a homey pet form, crisp and warm (said 'SOO-zee').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Susanna — Hebrew etymology
Variations
SusieSuzieSuzi
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Suzy mean?
Suzy is a pet form of Susan/Susanna — Hebrew 'a lily; a rose'.
How do you pronounce Suzy?
It's said SOO-zee /ˈsu.zi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Suzy a boy or girl name?
Suzy is a girl's name.
How popular is Suzy?
Suzy is a rare name in the U.S. today.