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How Many People Are Named Susan?
Estimated people named Susan living in the U.S. today
804,327
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 1,125,774
- Peak year: 1955 (47,484 births)
- Estimated living today: 804,327
Susan by age group — who carries the name today?
Susan popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Susan
Susan has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 1,125,774 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 804,327 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 425 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Susans you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Susan in the US?
An estimated 804,327 people named Susan are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Susan common — about 1 in 425 Americans.
Is Susan a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Susan is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Susan most popular?
Susan peaked in 1955, when 47,484 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Susan?
Susan ranks #40 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 31 out of 100 (higher means rarer).