How Common is the First Name Susan?
We estimate that there are 869,416 people named Susan who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Susan is the 9th most common for women, and the 33rd most common overall.
How Old are People Named Susan?
The average person named Susan is 65.07 years old.
Is Susan a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
222 people named Susan were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 1,085th most popular name for girls, and the 2,062nd most popular overall.
The popularity of Susan peaked between 1957–1960, when it was the 2nd most popular name for baby girls.
Is Susan a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Susan is almost exclusively a female name. 99.8% of people named Susan are female.
Popularity of Susan in England
In 2020, Susan was the in England and Wales.