Why is Susan a popular white American name?

Long time ago it was Becky. I am only curious and not being rude or whatever. Where did the name Becky and Susan come from and why is it or was so popular?

Why is Susan a popular white American name?
I have no idea, but it's an ugly name.
Reply:Susan is not a popular name anymore, where did you get your information? Becky is a form of Rebecca, which comes from the Bible. I don't hear either one of those names much anymore. Nowadays people want to name their kids unusual or different sounding names.
Reply:because it is boring and plain. But hey! my name is Becca and I'm black, there are lots of Mexican girls named Rebecca--Susan is very white though, My white aunt's name is Susan--- and she's lily white.
Reply:those arent popular anymore,


those names were popular in the '90s hah





now they are -


Jacob + Michael


Emily + Isabella
Reply:Susan...lol very popular.
Reply:funny... I thought it was Ashley and Lyndsey.





At least when I was in High school, it was.
Reply:Seriously? I thought it was Jessica or Brittany.
Reply:I dont know but both of those names suck.
Reply:I'm not quite sure, but here is an article about the name Susan that might answer your questions:





http://wiki.name.com/en/Susan
Reply:Michael is a very popular name right now


I no at least 13 michaels at my school
Reply:One of my friends is Susan. I don't know, its a nice name.
Reply:Really? I went to school with at least one Ashley or one Amanda K-12 and college. But Susan's a typical name, I gather.
Reply:I've met so many Rebeccas (beckys) and no Susans. But idk.