Susannah Girl

Popularity: #887 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationsoo-ZAN-uh / /suːˈzænə/

Hebrew; English

Meaning

Hebrew: lily; English: grace

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Susannah has roots in Hebrew, derived from the word 'shoshannah,' meaning lily. It has been used in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries. The name gained popularity in the 17th century and has been associated with several notable figures throughout history. It is often linked to biblical references, notably in the Book of Daniel.

Trend Summary

The name Susannah has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a resurgence in recent years.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Susana
  • Suzanne
  • Sukie

International Variants

  • Susana (Spanish)
  • Suzanne (French)
  • Sosanna (Hungarian)

Famous people named Susannah

Susannah York was a British actress known for her roles in films such as 'The Killing of Sister George' and 'The Ballad of Cable Hogue'.

Susannah Constantine is a British television presenter and fashion expert, recognized for her work on 'What Not to Wear'.

Susannah Cahalan is an American journalist and author, best known for her memoir 'Brain on Fire'.

Susannah Fielding is a British actress known for her performances in television series such as 'The Last Kingdom'.

Fictional characters named Susannah

Susannah Dean is a character in Stephen King's 'The Dark Tower' series, serving as a key figure in the narrative.

Susannah is a character in the children's book 'The Secret Garden' by Frances Hodgson Burnett, representing innocence and curiosity.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Susannah was first seen in the United States in 1882. Susannah has ranked as high as #926 nationally, which occurred in 1975, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. In the past 5 years the name Susannah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Susannah (2024)

StateBirthsShare
IL 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18827
18848
18857
18865
18877
18915
18945
18958
18977
18996
19006
19036
19045
19055
19065
19096
19106
191310
19148
19159
19169
191713
191810
19199
192011
19217
19228
192315
192413
19255
192611
192711
192811
19297
193012
193111
19328
19337
193413
193511
193612
193721
193816
193926
194016
194123
194218
194331
194416
194524
194638
194721
194833
194933
195023
195125
195226
195342
195433
195533
195627
195730
195841
195940
196033
196142
196256
196360
196462
196564
196685
1967113
1968111
1969132
1970134
1971137
1972142
1973149
1974131
1975152
1976149
1977135
1978150
1979143
1980116
1981139
1982132
1983119
1984120
1985122
1986105
1987121
1988132
1989121
1990137
1991143
1992123
1993118
1994129
1995138
1996140
1997127
199894
199993
2000116
200190
2002106
200397
200499
200591
200695
200794
200888
200977
201073
201178
2012106
201397
201493
201581
201694
201781
201862
201966
202079
202161
202253
202345
202463