"lily, rose"
Susie
Pronunciation: [ s-OOZ-ee ]
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A sweet vintage name meaning lily
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Meaning & Origin
"graceful lily"
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Susie is a diminutive of Susan or Susanna, derived from the Hebrew Shoshana meaning lily or rose. Shoshana appears in the Hebrew Bible and the Apocrypha (the story of Susanna in Daniel). The name traveled through Greek as Sousanna and Latin as Susanna before becoming Susan in English. Susie emerged as the warm, informal version of Susan that became hugely popular in mid-20th century America.
Susie peaked in American popularity in the 1940s-60s, when Susan was one of the top female names in the country. The song Wake Up Little Susie by the Everly Brothers (1957) captured the name at its height. It has declined significantly since the 1980s.
Susie belongs to a generation of friendly, approachable American nicknames — alongside Patty, Kathy, and Betty — that dominated mid-century naming. It evokes the wholesome optimism of postwar American culture.
Historical Record
Susie first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 26,186 babies have been named Susie in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Susie is past its peak , currently ranked #2,323 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Susan was the #1 girls name in the US in 1947
- The Everly Brothers hit Wake Up Little Susie (1957) was briefly banned for suggestive content
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #2,323
- Total SSA Count
- 79
- Cultural Origins
- English American Irish
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Casual
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
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About the Name Susie
Susie is a girl name with English, American, and Irish origins . The name means "lily, rose" in Hebrew .
Is Susie a boy or girl name? Susie is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #2,323 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #30,228. Susie is more commonly used as a girl name.
Susie is currently ranked #2,323 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Susie has 2 syllables and is pronounced s-OOZ-ee, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Susie include Sue. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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