Susann Girl
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
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Susann was first seen in the United States in 1910.
Susann has ranked as high as #818 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.
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. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IN | 5 |
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 | Births |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1986 | 11 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1984 | 15 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1982 | 17 |
| 1981 | 21 |
| 1980 | 20 |
| 1979 | 15 |
| 1978 | 20 |
| 1977 | 26 |
| 1976 | 27 |
| 1975 | 22 |
| 1974 | 31 |
| 1973 | 41 |
| 1972 | 35 |
| 1971 | 56 |
| 1970 | 50 |
| 1969 | 48 |
| 1968 | 55 |
| 1967 | 57 |
| 1966 | 59 |
| 1965 | 39 |
| 1964 | 56 |
| 1963 | 56 |
| 1962 | 55 |
| 1961 | 46 |
| 1960 | 64 |
| 1959 | 59 |
| 1958 | 65 |
| 1957 | 87 |
| 1956 | 69 |
| 1955 | 85 |
| 1954 | 89 |
| 1953 | 106 |
| 1952 | 95 |
| 1951 | 85 |
| 1950 | 114 |
| 1949 | 93 |
| 1948 | 80 |
| 1947 | 101 |
| 1946 | 96 |
| 1945 | 65 |
| 1944 | 94 |
| 1943 | 121 |
| 1942 | 60 |
| 1941 | 60 |
| 1940 | 72 |
| 1939 | 35 |
| 1938 | 25 |
| 1937 | 37 |
| 1936 | 31 |
| 1935 | 19 |
| 1934 | 16 |
| 1933 | 19 |
| 1932 | 8 |
| 1931 | 14 |
| 1930 | 7 |
| 1929 | 9 |
| 1928 | 11 |
| 1927 | 8 |
| 1926 | 10 |
| 1924 | 14 |
| 1923 | 7 |
| 1922 | 7 |
| 1921 | 12 |
| 1920 | 5 |
| 1918 | 7 |
| 1917 | 8 |
| 1914 | 5 |
| 1913 | 6 |
| 1912 | 5 |
| 1911 | 5 |
| 1910 | 6 |