Gender: Female
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Lily or rose, Lord Shiva
Pronunciation: SOO-suhn, /ˈsuːzən/, S UW Z AH N
Popularity Rank: #379
Derived from the Hebrew name Shoshannah, meaning "lily" or "rose". Susan has been a popular name in English-speaking countries since the 19th century.
The name Susan is of Hebrew origin and means Lily or rose, Lord Shiva. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Susan is commonly found in United States of America, United Kingdom, South Africa, and 91 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: SOO-suhn
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈsuːzən/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: S UW Z AH N
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
UW: Pronounce as in "blue" (B L UW)
Z: Pronounce as in "zoo" (Z UW)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Susan is recorded 143,440 times globally, ranking it as the 379th most common name worldwide.
Susan is most prevalent in United States of America, with 50,789 occurrences, making it the 71th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Susan is found among 1 in every 18 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #71 | 1 : 36 |
| United Kingdom | #65 | 1 : 18 |
| South Africa | #128 | 1 : 238 |
| Canada | #65 | 1 : 68 |
| Ireland | #77 | 1 : 26 |
| Nigeria | #383 | 1 : 326 |
| Peru | #363 | 1 : 280 |
| Malaysia | #330 | 1 : 587 |
| Singapore | #61 | 1 : 182 |
| Netherlands | #311 | 1 : 124 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Susan from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: June 17, 2024 01:36 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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