Lily; Latin origin, the flower symbolizing purity and innocence
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Susan is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Lily; Latin origin, the flower symbolizing purity and innocence". Listed origin: Hebrew.
SOO-zan
Catalog phonetic spelling
In 2020, Susan ranked #975 in US Social Security name records for female births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.
| Birth year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2020 | #975 |
Source: Social Security Administration. US data is not a worldwide measure of usage. Missing years are not zero births.
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Susan is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Lily; Latin origin, the flower symbolizing purity and innocence". Listed origin: Hebrew.
Our catalog's pronunciation guide is SOO-zan. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.
In 2020, Susan ranked #975 in US Social Security name records for female births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.
Ideas to try include Sue, Susie, Suzy. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.
Try Susan Rose, Susan Grace, Susan Marie, Susan Claire aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.
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