UK girl's name
Suzi
A feminine diminutive form of the name Susan, derived from the Hebrew name Susanna meaning "lily flower".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Suzi is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Suzi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4709, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 8 births.
This profile covers 106 England and Wales registrations across 22 recorded years from 1998 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 111 living people in the UK are called Suzi. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Suzi ranked #4709 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1998, when 8 girls were registered as Suzi.
- • Suzi ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #641 in 1992.
- • About 111 living people in the UK are estimated to have Suzi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4709
2023
Births in 2023
4
Latest year
Peak year
1998
8 births
Estimated living
111
2026
Meaning
What does Suzi mean?
The name Suzi has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture, derived from the biblical name Susanna, which means "lily" or "rose." The earliest known reference to the name can be traced back to the Book of Daniel in the Old Testament, where Susanna is portrayed as a virtuous and pious woman unjustly accused of adultery.
While the name Susanna has been in use for centuries, the shortened form Suzi gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the English-speaking world. It is believed to have emerged as a diminutive or nickname, reflecting a more modern and casual variation of the traditional name.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Suzi can be found in the life of Suzi Quatro, an American singer-songwriter, and actress born in 1950. She gained fame in the 1970s as a pioneer of the female rock movement, known for her hits like "Can the Can" and "48 Crash."
Another notable figure bearing the name Suzi is Suzi Eszterhas, an Australian wildlife artist and conservationist born in 1976. Her artwork, which features endangered species, has been exhibited globally and has raised awareness about environmental issues.
In the literary world, Suzi Gablik was an American art critic and writer born in 1934. She was known for her influential works exploring the relationship between art, spirituality, and the environment, such as "Has Modernism Failed?" and "Conversations Before the End of Time."
The name Suzi has also been associated with historical figures, such as Suzi Wong, the fictional character from the 1957 novel "The World of Suzie Wong" by Richard Mason. The story, set in Hong Kong, explored themes of cultural differences and the life of a Chinese woman involved in the entertainment industry.
Another prominent figure with the name Suzi was Suzi Quatro, an American singer-songwriter, and actress born in 1950. She gained fame in the 1970s as a pioneer of the female rock movement, known for her hits like "Can the Can" and "48 Crash."
While the name Suzi has maintained a consistent presence throughout history, its popularity has ebbed and flowed over time, reflecting changing cultural and societal trends. Nonetheless, its enduring use serves as a testament to its timeless appeal and rich heritage.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Suzi over time
The chart below shows babies named Suzi registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Suzi, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2023, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Suzi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Suzi was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4463 | 17 | 4 |
| 2010s | #4776 | 30 | 7 |
| 2000s | #3287 | 48 | 9 |
| 1990s | #2940 | 11 | 2 |
Geography
Where Suzi is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Suzi. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Suzi ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #641 in 1992.
Across the UK
Suzi in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#641 in 1992
2 years of NRS records, 6 total registered
Notable bearers
Famous people named Suzi
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Suzi Brent
blogger
British blogger
1977-
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Suzi Perry
television presenter; journalist; model; presenter
British television presenter (born 1970)
1970-
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Suzi Ronson
hairdresser; author
British author
1950-
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Suzi Malin
painter
British painter (born 1949)
1949-
Related
Names similar to Suzi
- Sophie 103,803
- Sophia 46,936
- Scarlett 34,261
- Sienna 32,418
- Sofia 29,136
- Sarah 27,961
- Shannon 25,510
- Summer 24,167
- Sara 14,205
- Skye 13,654
- Samantha 12,697
- Stephanie 9,309
FAQ
Suzi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Suzi in the UK right now?
In 2023, Suzi was ranked #4709 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Suzi most popular?
The peak year on record was 1998, with 8 babies registered as Suzi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Suzi?
A feminine diminutive form of the name Susan, derived from the Hebrew name Susanna meaning "lily flower".
How many people are called Suzi in the UK?
A total of 106 babies have been registered as Suzi across the 22 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 6 more in Scotland.
Where is Suzi most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Suzi ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #641 in 1992. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.