Is Susanna a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Susanna is commonly used as a Girl name.

How popular is Susanna?

It’s currently ranked #782 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

How do you pronounce Susanna?

soo-ZAN-uh · IPA: /suːˈzænə/

Susanna Girl

Popularity: #782 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Hebrew; Latin; Italian

Meaning

Hebrew: lily; Latin: grace; Italian: a variant of Susanna

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Susanna has roots in Hebrew, where it is derived from the word for 'lily'. It has been used in various cultures, including Latin and Italian, where it has been popularized through religious texts and art. The name has been borne by several notable figures throughout history, contributing to its enduring popularity.

Trend Summary

The name Susanna has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable presence in the 19th century and a gradual decline in recent decades.

Variants

Susanne
Suzanne
Sukie

International Variants

Susana (Spanish)
Suzanna (English)
Sosanna (Hungarian)

Famous people named Susanna

Susanna Clarke is a British author best known for her novel 'Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell'.

Susanna Hoffs is an American singer and actress, recognized as a member of the Bangles.

Susanna Kearsley is a Canadian author known for her historical fiction novels.

Susanna Reid is a British television presenter and journalist, known for her work on ITV.

Fictional characters named Susanna

Susanna is a character in the novel 'The Secret History' by Donna Tartt, known for her complex personality.

Susanna is a character in the opera 'Susannah' by Carlisle Floyd, which explores themes of innocence and societal judgment.

Sibling Suggestions

Samantha Sophie Sarah Selena Sabrina Stella

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Susanna was first seen in the United States in 1880. Susanna has ranked as high as #820 nationally which occurred in 1958 and has been most popular in Texas, Pennsylvania, California, Ohio, and Missouri. In the past 5 years the name Susanna has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Susanna (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	15	14%
PA	12	11%
CA	11	10%
OH	10	9%
MO	9	8%
IL	7	6%
WA	7	6%
VA	6	6%
NY	6	6%
IN	5	5%
KS	5	5%
NC	5	5%
FL	5	5%
OR	5	5%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	21
1881	21
1882	22
1883	22
1884	35
1885	27
1886	41
1887	31
1888	27
1889	25
1890	34
1891	37
1892	46
1893	48
1894	32
1895	50
1896	36
1897	36
1898	52
1899	39
1900	35
1901	28
1902	41
1903	35
1904	48
1905	36
1906	33
1907	45
1908	44
1909	32
1910	45
1911	42
1912	61
1913	52
1914	71
1915	108
1916	110
1917	97
1918	103
1919	92
1920	91
1921	84
1922	69
1923	63
1924	92
1925	77
1926	72
1927	60
1928	60
1929	77
1930	56
1931	53
1932	55
1933	55
1934	62
1935	52
1936	61
1937	73
1938	60
1939	77
1940	105
1941	91
1942	97
1943	108
1944	121
1945	119
1946	126
1947	127
1948	156
1949	139
1950	145
1951	123
1952	118
1953	146
1954	149
1955	138
1956	180
1957	266
1958	310
1959	286
1960	224
1961	203
1962	213
1963	218
1964	215
1965	204
1966	200
1967	210
1968	223
1969	241
1970	215
1971	255
1972	266
1973	239
1974	221
1975	241
1976	242
1977	269
1978	243
1979	275
1980	256
1981	268
1982	255
1983	263
1984	257
1985	236
1986	264
1987	245
1988	223
1989	229
1990	233
1991	227
1992	216
1993	202
1994	207
1995	202
1996	224
1997	200
1998	184
1999	158
2000	178
2001	183
2002	188
2003	199
2004	194
2005	182
2006	187
2007	194
2008	163
2009	164
2010	156
2011	170
2012	193
2013	172
2014	158
2015	196
2016	194
2017	159
2018	157
2019	179
2020	158
2021	150
2022	157
2023	178
2024	168