Sussie is a diminutive of Susanna, which is derived from the Latin 'Susanna', meaning 'lily'. It has been used as an independent given name since the 17th century. Sussie gained popularity in Scandinavian countries, particularly Sweden and Norway, during the mid-20th century. Today, it remains a unique and charming name choice for parents seeking something distinctive yet not too uncommon.
The name Sussie experienced a surge in popularity around the early to mid-20th century, with a notable peak in births from 1917 to 1925, reaching as high as 20 births in 1922. However, it appears that this trend did not continue into recent times, with only 6 births recorded in 2001 and 5 births in 2016. Overall, there were a total of 425 babies named Sussie from 1884 to 2016.