Susan
Pronunciation: [ s-OOZ-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Susan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,929 babies have been named Susan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Susan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,283 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,283
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Susan is also used as a girl name, ranked #1137.
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Latin (profectus) origin
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#28,101 in US
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About the Name Susan
Susan is a boy name .
Is Susan a boy or girl name? Susan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,283 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,137. Susan is more commonly used as a girl name.
Susan is currently ranked #28,283 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Susan include Sus, Suy, Suie, and Suskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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