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Susan is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "English variant of Susanna. This has been most common spelling since the 18th century." It ranked #1091 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, english variant of Susanna. This has been most common spelling since the 18th century. The entry lists its usage as English.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Susan ranked #1091 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #1091 | ssa-2025 |
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Names that Behind the Name files under the same origin (English) and that sit near Susan in the 2025 American rankings.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Susan mean?
Behind the Name does not give Susan a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: english variant of Susanna.
Is Susan a popular name?
Susan ranked #1091 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Susan a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Susan appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Susan — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
