Total births
4,034
Girls' name · since 1916
Suzann
Suzann has 4,034 recorded births since 1916 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1947 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 4,034
- total births
- 1916–2013
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
Suzann sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 4,034 recorded since 1916.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Suzann has been recorded 4,034 times among girls since 1916, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1916 to 2013.
- 4,034 total births
- 1916–2013 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 27% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
4,034 girls have been named Suzann since 1916, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 2013.
- 4,034
- total births
- 1916–2013
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Suzann was born in this single decade.
1947
Single peak year
129 babies were named Suzann in 1947 - its busiest year on record.
Suzann's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Suzann splits its recorded history at 1963: 36% of all births land in the more recent half, 64% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1916 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1947 peak of 129 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Suzann at a glance
Last recorded 2013Peak year
1947
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1916
Suzann popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–2013
- Peak year (1947)
- 129
- Annual births at peak, across 98 years of records
Suzann by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Suzann's strongest decade.
1,100 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Suzann births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1920s 40
1920s
40 births
- 1930s 260
1930s
260 births
- 1940s
1940s
877 births
- 1950s
1950s
1,100 births
- 1960s
1960s
956 births
- 1970s
1970s
499 births
- 1980s 199
1980s
199 births
- 1990s 81
1990s
81 births
- 2000s 12
2000s
12 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 1,100 births (27% of all-time use).
How Suzann compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Suzann's total volume
Suzann vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Suzann by state
Where Suzann concentrates geographically, total births since 1916
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 346 | 8.6% |
| #2 | California | | 302 | 7.5% |
| #3 | New York | | 253 | 6.3% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 196 | 4.9% |
| #5 | Texas | | 168 | 4.2% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 158 | 3.9% |
| #7 | Ohio | | 153 | 3.8% |
| #8 | New Jersey | | 53 | 1.3% |
Pennsylvania share of Suzann's total US births 8.6%
Even split
346 of 4,034 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 22 reporting states.
Suzann appears in 22 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Suzann? ▼
Suzann has been given to 4,034 babies in the U.S. since 1916, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2013. 129 babies were born in 1947, its single highest year.
When was Suzann most popular? ▼
Suzann was most popular in the 1950s decade with 1,100 total births. The single peak year was 1947.
Where is Suzann most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Suzann are Pennsylvania (346 births), California (302 births), New York (253 births).
How long has the name Suzann been used? ▼
Records for Suzann go back to 1916, giving 98 years of history through 2013.
What names are similar to Suzann? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Suzanne, Suzette, Suzanna, Suzan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Suzann's data
- Suzann's decade-level peak was the 1950s (1,100 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Pennsylvania records the most Suzanns (346 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania 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 Suzann
Nearby Names Like Suzann
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Suzann
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Suzette Girl
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Suzanna Girl
#2800 9,648 births
Suzan Girl
#15366 9,081 births
Suzy Girl
#7631 4,270 births
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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, 1916–2013 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Suzann: Baby Name Since 1916 - 4,034 Births, Peak 1947." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/suzann. 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 Suzann 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.