Susana Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: soo-ZAH-nah /suˈzɑːnə/
Origin: Hebrew; Spanish; Portuguese
Meaning: Hebrew: lily; Spanish: grace
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Susana has its roots in the Hebrew name שׁוֹשַׁנָּה (Shoshannah), which translates to "lily" or "rose." This name was adopted into Greek as Σουσάννα (Sousanna) and subsequently into Latin as Susanna. The transition into Old French as Suzanne occurred during the medieval period, leading to its eventual incorporation into the English language.
The name has been used in various forms across different cultures, reflecting its enduring appeal and adaptability. Historically, Susana is notably referenced in the biblical Book of Daniel, specifically in the story of Susanna and the Elders, which dates back to the 2nd century BCE.
This narrative highlights themes of virtue and justice, contributing to the name's moral and ethical associations. The name has also appeared in various religious texts and translations, including the Septuagint and the Vulgate, further solidifying its presence in Christian traditions.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name gained popularity in Europe, particularly among Christian communities, often associated with figures of piety and virtue. Culturally, Susana has been linked to various symbolic meanings, primarily associated with beauty and purity due to its floral connotation.
The name has been celebrated in literature and art, often representing feminine grace and moral integrity. Variants of the name, such as Susie or Suzy, have emerged over time, reflecting affectionate diminutives that have been embraced in various cultures.
The name's historical significance and its connections to biblical narratives have contributed to its lasting resonance in many societies.
Famous people named Susana
In this section, you will find notable people named Susana. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Susana who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Susana who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Susana Baca is a singer and cultural ambassador best known for her work in Afro-Peruvian music and her albums like Lamento Negro and Eco de Sombras.
Susana Hoffs is a musician and actress best known as a member of The Bangles and for the hit song Walk Like an Egyptian.
Susana Giménez is a television host and actress best known for her long-running talk show Susana Giménez in Argentina.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Susana was first seen in the United States in 1881.
Susana has ranked as high as #890 nationally, which occurred in 1993, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, New York, and Florida.
In the past 5 years the name Susana has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Susana is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Susana was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Susana.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 82 | 0 | 82 |
| 2024 | 79 | 0 | 79 |
| 2023 | 83 | 0 | 83 |
| 2022 | 100 | 0 | 100 |
| 2021 | 79 | 0 | 79 |
| 2020 | 83 | 0 | 83 |
| 2019 | 81 | 0 | 81 |
| 2018 | 114 | 0 | 114 |
| 2017 | 114 | 0 | 114 |
| 2016 | 113 | 0 | 113 |
| 2015 | 124 | 0 | 124 |
| 2014 | 133 | 0 | 133 |
| 2013 | 130 | 0 | 130 |
| 2012 | 158 | 0 | 158 |
| 2011 | 198 | 0 | 198 |
| 2010 | 219 | 0 | 219 |
| 2009 | 223 | 0 | 223 |
| 2008 | 257 | 0 | 257 |
| 2007 | 267 | 0 | 267 |
| 2006 | 301 | 0 | 301 |
| 2005 | 293 | 0 | 293 |
| 2004 | 291 | 0 | 291 |
| 2003 | 276 | 0 | 276 |
| 2002 | 319 | 0 | 319 |
| 2001 | 298 | 0 | 298 |
| 2000 | 323 | 0 | 323 |
| 1999 | 341 | 0 | 341 |
| 1998 | 330 | 0 | 330 |
| 1997 | 358 | 0 | 358 |
| 1996 | 420 | 0 | 420 |
| 1995 | 407 | 0 | 407 |
| 1994 | 491 | 0 | 491 |
| 1993 | 537 | 0 | 537 |
| 1992 | 429 | 0 | 429 |
| 1991 | 405 | 0 | 405 |
| 1990 | 430 | 6 | 424 |
| 1989 | 434 | 6 | 428 |
| 1988 | 418 | 6 | 412 |
| 1987 | 385 | 6 | 379 |
| 1986 | 387 | 0 | 387 |
| 1985 | 380 | 6 | 374 |
| 1984 | 402 | 5 | 397 |
| 1983 | 389 | 0 | 389 |
| 1982 | 406 | 6 | 400 |
| 1981 | 478 | 6 | 472 |
| 1980 | 432 | 5 | 427 |
| 1979 | 427 | 0 | 427 |
| 1978 | 388 | 0 | 388 |
| 1977 | 361 | 0 | 361 |
| 1976 | 422 | 0 | 422 |
| 1975 | 373 | 0 | 373 |
| 1974 | 352 | 0 | 352 |
| 1973 | 321 | 0 | 321 |
| 1972 | 288 | 0 | 288 |
| 1971 | 275 | 0 | 275 |
| 1970 | 247 | 0 | 247 |
| 1969 | 200 | 0 | 200 |
| 1968 | 239 | 0 | 239 |
| 1967 | 197 | 0 | 197 |
| 1966 | 214 | 0 | 214 |
| 1965 | 189 | 0 | 189 |
| 1964 | 188 | 0 | 188 |
| 1963 | 193 | 0 | 193 |
| 1962 | 201 | 0 | 201 |
| 1961 | 183 | 0 | 183 |
| 1960 | 175 | 0 | 175 |
| 1959 | 188 | 0 | 188 |
| 1958 | 203 | 0 | 203 |
| 1957 | 165 | 0 | 165 |
| 1956 | 134 | 0 | 134 |
| 1955 | 108 | 0 | 108 |
| 1954 | 126 | 0 | 126 |
| 1953 | 104 | 0 | 104 |
| 1952 | 70 | 0 | 70 |
| 1951 | 70 | 0 | 70 |
| 1950 | 84 | 0 | 84 |
| 1949 | 71 | 0 | 71 |
| 1948 | 65 | 0 | 65 |
| 1947 | 46 | 0 | 46 |
| 1946 | 54 | 0 | 54 |
| 1945 | 38 | 0 | 38 |
| 1944 | 44 | 0 | 44 |
| 1943 | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| 1942 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| 1941 | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| 1940 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 1939 | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| 1938 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| 1937 | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| 1936 | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| 1935 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| 1934 | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| 1933 | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| 1932 | 38 | 0 | 38 |
| 1931 | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| 1930 | 40 | 0 | 40 |
| 1929 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| 1928 | 37 | 0 | 37 |
| 1927 | 49 | 0 | 49 |
| 1926 | 36 | 0 | 36 |
| 1925 | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| 1924 | 48 | 0 | 48 |
| 1923 | 36 | 0 | 36 |
| 1922 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 1921 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| 1920 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 1919 | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| 1918 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| 1917 | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| 1916 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1915 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 1914 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1913 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 1912 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1911 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1910 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 1909 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1908 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1907 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1905 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1904 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1903 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1901 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1900 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1899 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1898 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1897 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1896 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1895 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1894 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1893 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1890 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1889 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1887 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1886 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1881 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Top States for Susana (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 12 | |
| TX | 11 | |
| FL | 6 | |
| NC | 5 | |
| NJ | 5 | |
| AZ | 5 |