Total births
351
Boys' name · since 1914
Susumu
351 babies named Susumu in U.S. Social Security records since 1914, with the highest year being 1919. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 351
- total births
- 1914–1943
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
Susumu is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 351 have been recorded since 1914.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Susumu has been recorded 351 times among boys since 1914, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1914 to 1943.
- 351 total births
- 1914–1943 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 57% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
351 boys have been named Susumu since 1914, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1943.
- 351
- total births
- 1914–1943
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
57% of everyone ever named Susumu was born in this single decade.
1919
Single peak year
27 babies were named Susumu in 1919 - its busiest year on record.
Susumu's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Susumu splits its recorded history at 1926: 44% of all births land in the more recent half, 56% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1935 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1919 peak of 27 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Susumu at a glance
Last recorded 1943Peak year
1919
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1914
Susumu popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–1943
- Peak year (1919)
- 27
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Susumu by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Susumu's strongest decade.
201 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 57% of all-time use.
Susumu births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 78
1910s
78 births
- 1920s
1920s
201 births
- 1930s 54
1930s
54 births
- 1940s 18
1940s
18 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 201 births (57% of all-time use).
Susumu by state
Where Susumu concentrates geographically, total births since 1914
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii | | 189 | 53.8% |
| #2 | California | | 99 | 28.2% |
Hawaii share of Susumu's total US births 53.8%
Even split
189 of 351 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Susumu? ▼
Susumu has been given to 351 babies in the U.S. since 1914, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1943. 27 babies were born in 1919, its single highest year.
When was Susumu most popular? ▼
Susumu was most popular in the 1920s decade with 201 total births. The single peak year was 1919.
Where is Susumu most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Susumu are Hawaii (189 births), California (99 births).
How long has the name Susumu been used? ▼
Records for Susumu go back to 1914, giving 30 years of history through 1943.
What names are similar to Susumu? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Susan, Susie, Susano, Sushant, and 3 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Susumu's data
- Susumu's decade-level peak was the 1920s (201 total births); usage has since declined to 18 in the 1940s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Hawaii records the most Susumus (189 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Hawaii names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Susumu
Nearby Names Like Susumu
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Susumu
Susan Boy
2,541 births
Susie Boy
278 births
Susano Boy
62 births
Sushant Boy
56 births
Susana Boy
52 births
Compare Susumu side by side: Susumu vs Susan Susumu vs Susie Susumu vs Susano
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1914–1943 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Susumu: Baby Name Since 1914 - 351 Births, Peak 1919." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/susumu. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Susumu draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.