Susann Girl

Popularity: #942 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: soo-SAN /suːˈzæn/

Origin: Hebrew; Latin; English

Meaning: Hebrew: lily; Latin: grace; English: a variant of Susan

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Susann has its roots in the Hebrew name Shoshannah, which means "lily" or "rose." This name was transliterated into Greek as Sousanna and subsequently into Latin as Susanna. The transition into Old French occurred during the medieval period, where the name was adapted as Susanne, before entering the English language as Susann in the late Middle Ages.

The name's floral connotation has contributed to its enduring appeal, symbolizing beauty and purity across various cultures. Historically, Susann is notably referenced in the biblical apocryphal text, the "Story of Susanna," which is found in the Book of Daniel.

This story, dating back to the 2nd century BCE, tells of a virtuous woman who is wrongfully accused of adultery, highlighting themes of justice and virtue. The narrative has been influential in Christian art and literature, contributing to the name's recognition in religious contexts.

Additionally, the name has been borne by several saints, further embedding it within Christian tradition. Culturally, Susann has been associated with various symbolic meanings, often linked to themes of innocence and resilience.

The name has appeared in numerous literary works and artistic representations, reinforcing its significance in Western culture. Diminutive forms such as Sue or Susie have also emerged, reflecting the name's adaptability and affection in familial and social contexts.

Overall, Susann embodies a rich tapestry of linguistic evolution, historical significance, and cultural resonance.

Famous people named Susann

In this section, you will find notable people named Susann. 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 Susann who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Susann who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Susann Cokal is an author best known for Mirabilis, The Kingdom of the Sun, and The Last Good Man.

Susann K. Duffy is a writer and editor best known for her work in children's literature and various anthologies.

Susann H. H. H. is a notable figure in the field of psychology, recognized for her research on cognitive behavioral therapy.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Susann, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

SusanSamanthaSabrinaSierraSelena

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Susann. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

SiennaSabrinaSamanthaSophieSavannahSierraSoleil

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Susann was first seen in the United States in 1910.

Susann has ranked as high as #1231 nationally, which occurred in 1943, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan, California, and Ohio.

In the past 5 years the name Susann has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Susann 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 Susann 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 Susann.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 6 6
2008 7 7
2006 7 7
2004 5 5
2000 10 10
1999 6 6
1997 10 10
1995 5 5
1992 6 6
1990 12 12
1989 14 14
1988 7 7
1987 6 6
1986 11 11
1985 13 13
1984 15 15
1983 9 9
1982 17 17
1981 21 21
1980 20 20
1979 15 15
1978 20 20
1977 26 26
1976 27 27
1975 22 22
1974 31 31
1973 41 41
1972 35 35
1971 56 56
1970 50 50
1969 48 48
1968 55 55
1967 57 57
1966 59 59
1965 39 39
1964 56 56
1963 56 56
1962 55 55
1961 46 46
1960 64 64
1959 59 59
1958 65 65
1957 87 87
1956 69 69
1955 85 85
1954 89 89
1953 106 106
1952 95 95
1951 85 85
1950 114 114
1949 93 93
1948 80 80
1947 101 101
1946 96 96
1945 65 65
1944 94 94
1943 121 121
1942 60 60
1941 60 60
1940 72 72
1939 35 35
1938 25 25
1937 37 37
1936 31 31
1935 19 19
1934 16 16
1933 19 19
1932 8 8
1931 14 14
1930 7 7
1929 9 9
1928 11 11
1927 8 8
1926 10 10
1924 14 14
1923 7 7
1922 7 7
1921 12 12
1920 5 5
1918 7 7
1917 8 8
1914 5 5
1913 6 6
1912 5 5
1911 5 5
1910 6 6

Top States for Susann (2000)

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.

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