Total births
1,398
Girls' name · since 1933
Suzi
Suzi has 1,398 recorded births since 1933 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1961 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,398
- total births
- 1933–2022
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
Suzi is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,398 have been recorded since 1933.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Suzi has been recorded 1,398 times among girls since 1933, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1933 to 2022.
- 1,398 total births
- 1933–2022 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,398 girls have been named Suzi since 1933, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2022.
- 1,398
- total births
- 1933–2022
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Suzi was born in this single decade.
1961
Single peak year
63 babies were named Suzi in 1961 - its busiest year on record.
Suzi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Suzi splits its recorded history at 1973: 21% of all births land in the more recent half, 79% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1933 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1961 peak of 63 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Suzi at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
1961
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1933
Suzi popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1933–2022
- Peak year (1961)
- 63
- Annual births at peak, across 90 years of records
Suzi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Suzi's strongest decade.
459 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Suzi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1940s
1940s
285 births
- 1950s
1950s
274 births
- 1960s
1960s
459 births
- 1970s 162
1970s
162 births
- 1980s 84
1980s
84 births
- 1990s 48
1990s
48 births
- 2000s 32
2000s
32 births
- 2010s 37
2010s
37 births
- 2020s 12
2020s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 459 births (33% of all-time use).
How Suzi 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 Suzi's total volume
Suzi vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Suzi by state
Where Suzi concentrates geographically, total births since 1933
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 178 | 12.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 28 | 2.0% |
| #3 | New York | | 11 | 0.8% |
| #4 | Washington | | 11 | 0.8% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 6 | 0.4% |
| #6 | Iowa | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Suzi's total US births 12.7%
Even split
178 of 1,398 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Suzi? ▼
1,398 babies have been named Suzi since 1933. It was last recorded in 2022. The peak year was 1961 with 63 births.
When was Suzi most popular? ▼
Suzi was most popular in the 1960s decade with 459 total births. The single peak year was 1961.
Where is Suzi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Suzi are California (178 births), Texas (28 births), New York (11 births).
How long has the name Suzi been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Suzi since 1933 -- 90 years through the most recent 2022 data.
What names are similar to Suzi? ▼
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 Suzi's data
- Suzi's decade-level peak was the 1960s (459 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Suzis (178 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Suzi
Nearby Names Like Suzi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Suzi
Suzanne Girl
#2533 219,309 births
Suzette Girl
#4686 16,963 births
Suzanna Girl
#2800 9,648 births
Suzan Girl
#15366 9,081 births
Suzy Girl
#7631 4,270 births
Compare Suzi side by side: Suzi vs Suzanne Suzi vs Suzette Suzi vs Suzanna
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, 1933–2022 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Suzi: Baby Name Since 1933 - 1,398 Births, Peak 1961." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/suzi. 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 Suzi 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.