Emma Girl
EH-muh
“whole, universal” · Germanic
#3
Suzan
GirlEnglish, Hebrew· “variant of Susan, lily”
- Meaning
- variant of Susan, lily
- Origin
- English, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- SOO-zuhn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- Unranked
- US babies 2025
- 0
- Best rank
- #397 (1955)
- Peak year
- 1955
Meaning and origin of Suzan
Suzan is an English and Hebrew name that means “variant of Susan, lily”.
Suzan is a spelling of Susan, the English short form of Susanna. Susanna comes from the Hebrew Shoshannah, lily, and it appears in the Bible in the Book of Susanna and in the Gospel of Luke. Susan became one of the most common names for American girls in the mid-twentieth century, and spellings with a z, such as Suzan and Suzanne, appeared alongside it. The z matches the sound of the name. It is said SOO-zuhn. Sue, Suzy and Suki are familiar nicknames, and the name has a friendly, classic feel.
Popularity over time
Suzan first appears in US Social Security records in 1898. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 29 different years, starting in 1941. Its best national rank was #397 in 1955, the same year it reached its highest count of 484 babies. It did not appear in the 2025 data, which only lists names given to at least five babies.
Its national rank moved from #5,667 in 1920, #516 in 1950, #2,212 in 1980, #6,182 in 2000, and #7,185 in 2010. Of the 9,081 US girls named Suzan since records began, 39% were born in the 1950s, its biggest decade. The 1960s come next, with 2,018 babies. Since 2010, 149 more have been named Suzan.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Jacalyn, Dona, Roxann, Rosalyn, and Melodie.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Suzan is usually pronounced SOO-zuhn, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with S and ends in “-an”.
Middle names for Suzan
A few middle names that flow with Suzan: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Suzan
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Suzan mean?
Suzan is an English and Hebrew name that means “variant of Susan, lily”.
What is the origin of the name Suzan?
Suzan has English and Hebrew roots. Suzan is a spelling of Susan, the English short form of Susanna.
Is Suzan a popular name?
No. Suzan was not recorded for five or more babies of its most common sex in 2025, so it is rare today.
Is Suzan a boy or girl name?
Suzan is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Suzan?
Suzan is usually pronounced SOO-zuhn. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings