Suttyn
A Scandinavian name of uncertain meaning, possibly related to "sutari".
Name Census estimates that about 314 living Americans carry the first name Suttyn. It is a predominantly female name (97.2% of registrations). The average person named Suttyn today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Suttyn births was 2024 (73 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Suttyn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
314
~ 1 in 1,091,574 Americans
Peak year
2024
73 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,708
Tracked since 2012
Gender
Gender distribution for Suttyn
Suttyn leans heavily female at 97.2% of total registrations, but 9 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Suttyn as a male name
- Ranked #8,859 in 2024
- 9 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (9 births)
Suttyn as a female name
- Ranked #2,708 in 2024
- 64 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (64 births)
Popularity
Suttyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Suttyn from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 204 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Suttyn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Suttyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Suttyns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. Texas, Nebraska, Oklahoma recorded the most babies named Suttyn, while North Carolina, Missouri, Oklahoma recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 9 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Suttyn
The given name Suttyn has its origins rooted in the ancient Germanic languages, dating back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old Saxon word "suth", meaning "south" or "southern". The name was particularly prevalent among the Saxon tribes that inhabited the regions of modern-day northern Germany and the Netherlands.
In the 8th century, a Saxon chieftain named Suttyn the Younger was renowned for his bravery and military prowess in defending his people against the Frankish invasions. His name was recorded in the annals of the Saxon Chronicles, which chronicled the struggles and victories of the Saxon tribes during that turbulent era.
The name Suttyn gained further prominence in the 10th century when a monk named Suttyn of Corvey, born in 942, became a respected scholar and scribe at the Benedictine abbey in Corvey, Saxony. He is credited with transcribing and preserving numerous ancient manuscripts, ensuring their survival through the ages.
In the 12th century, a nobleman named Suttyn von Wittelsbach, born in 1165, played a significant role in the consolidation of power and influence of the Wittelsbach dynasty in Bavaria. He served as a trusted advisor to the Duke of Bavaria and was instrumental in establishing the family's dominance in the region.
During the Renaissance period, a renowned Italian humanist and philosopher named Suttyn Pizzolpasso, born in 1452, made significant contributions to the spread of humanist ideals throughout Europe. His writings and teachings on ethics, literature, and classical studies influenced generations of scholars and intellectuals.
In the 17th century, a Dutch explorer and navigator named Suttyn van der Decken, born in 1610, gained fame for his daring voyages and discoveries in the Indian Ocean. He is credited with charting several previously unknown islands and contributing to the expansion of geographical knowledge during the age of exploration.
Throughout its long history, the name Suttyn has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including rulers, scholars, explorers, and warriors. While its usage may have waxed and waned over the centuries, it remains a testament to the rich cultural heritage and linguistic diversity of the Germanic peoples.
People
Suttyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Suttyn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Suttyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Suttyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 314 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Suttyn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,091,574 US residents.
Is Suttyn a common name?
We classify Suttyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 316 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Suttyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Suttyn was 2024, when 73 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Suttyn is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Suttyn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Suttyn a female name?
Yes, 97.2% of people registered as Suttyn in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Suttyn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Suttyn in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Suttyn can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Suttyn?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Suttyn at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.