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The name Susan peaked for boys at #765 in 1957. Susan is occasionally used for girls in 2025.

The name Susan is a girl's name of Hebrew origin meaning "lily".

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Although Susan had her heyday from the thirties to the sixties, and is now common among moms and new grandmas, and though most modern parents would prefer Susanna/Susannah, we have spotted some flickers of interest in a revival. It still retains a certain black-eyed-Susan freshness.
 
Susan has a substantial literary resume, including appearances in George Eliot's Mill on the Floss, Anthony Trollope's Barchester Towers, Thomas Hardy's The Mayor of Casterbridge and Jude the Obscure, and Charlotte Bronte's Shirley.
 
Susan's many nicknames include Sue, Susie, Suzy, Sukie, and Zuzu—many of which have been celebrated in song. Among Susan's notable namesakes are activist Susan B. Anthony, writer Sontag, and actress Sarandon.

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The name Susan is currently ranked #963 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #2 in 1957. It is currently rising in popularity. The name is most popular in SUSAN, SUSAN, and SUSAN. Susan is occasionally used for boys in 2017.

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