Susan

Meaning of Susan

Susan means "lily," a type of flower.

Susan has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Susan

After ranking as high as #409 in 2000, Susan has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Susan

• Susan Sarandon
  Award-winning actress and activist
• Susan Sontag
  Influential writer and critic
• Susan Wojcicki
  Former YouTube CEO
• Susan Miller
  Popular astrologer and writer
• Susan Kare
  Graphic designer, Apple icons

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Questions about the name Susan

What does the name Susan mean?

Susan means susan means "lily," a type of flower, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Susan a boy's or a girl's name?

Susan is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Susan?

Susan did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Susan most popular?

Susan peaked at #409 in 2000.