Susan
Meaning: Together, sacred
Origin: Sanskrit
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #10
Total births: 20,309
History: Susan peaked in the 1960s and defined a generation of Australian women. The name represents the era when Australia was transitioning from conservative post-war culture to the more liberal society of the 1970s. Susan was the girl who grew up in one Australia and helped create another.
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Look at the data
Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1985) | #96 |
| Babies named Susan in 1985 | 86 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 20,309 |
| Peak year | 1955 (1,303 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #1 |
| Years in records | 1952–1985 (34 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 31 spots |
Frequently asked about Susan
What does the name Susan mean?
Susan means “Together, sacred” from Sanskrit roots.
What is the origin of the name Susan?
Susan has Sanskrit origin. The traditional meaning is “Together, sacred”.
How popular is Susan in Australia?
Susan ranked #96 in Australia in 1985 — given to 86 babies that year.
When was Susan most popular?
Susan peaked in 1955 with 1,303 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Susan a boy or girl name?
Susan is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Susans in registered births are female.
Is the name Susan rising or falling in popularity?
Susan has fallen 31 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #65 in 1980 to #96 in 1985.
How long has Susan been recorded in Australia?
Susan appears in birth records in Australia across 34 years — from 1952 through 1985.