Susannah Girl

Popularity: #878 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: soo-ZAN-uh //suːˈzænə//

Origin: Hebrew; English

Meaning: Hebrew: lily; English: grace

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Susannah has its roots in the Hebrew language, originating from the name שׁוֹשַׁנָּה (Shoshannah), which means "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, before making its way into the English language in the 16th century.

The name has maintained its floral connotation throughout its linguistic journey, symbolizing beauty and purity. Historically, the name Susannah is most notably associated with the biblical figure Susanna, who appears in the Book of Daniel, specifically in the story of Susanna and the Elders, which dates back to the 2nd century BCE.

This narrative has been influential in both Jewish and Christian traditions, emphasizing themes of virtue, justice, and the protection of innocence. The name's presence in the biblical canon contributed to its adoption and use in various cultures, particularly in Christian contexts, where it has been borne by saints and notable figures throughout the centuries.

Culturally, Susannah has resonated in literature and art, often symbolizing grace and virtue. The name has been featured in various works, including the famous American folk song "Oh, Susanna," which emerged in the 19th century, further embedding the name in cultural consciousness.

Additionally, diminutive forms such as Sue and Susie have emerged, reflecting the name's adaptability and enduring appeal. Overall, Susannah's historical and cultural significance is deeply intertwined with its linguistic roots, making it a name rich in meaning and tradition.

Famous people named Susannah

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

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

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Susannah York was an actress best known for The Killing Fields, The Ballad of Cable Hogue, and The Royal Family.

Susannah Cahalan is an author and journalist best known for her memoir Brain on Fire and her work with the New York Post.

Susannah Constantine is a television presenter and fashion consultant best known for What Not to Wear and her work on BBC television.

Fictional characters named Susannah

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Susannah Dean is a fictional character from Stephen King's The Dark Tower series. She is a key member of the ka-tet and plays a crucial role in the quest to reach the Dark Tower.

Sibling suggestions

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

SamanthaSavannahSophieSierraSabrina

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Susannah. 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.

SamanthaSabrinaSierraSelenaSophieSylviaSienna

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Susannah was first seen in the United States in 1882.

Susannah has ranked as high as #1518 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)

The name Susannah 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 Susannah 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 Susannah.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 70 70
2024 63 63
2023 45 45
2022 53 53
2021 61 61
2020 79 79
2019 66 66
2018 62 62
2017 81 81
2016 94 94
2015 81 81
2014 93 93
2013 97 97
2012 106 106
2011 78 78
2010 73 73
2009 77 77
2008 88 88
2007 94 94
2006 95 95
2005 91 91
2004 99 99
2003 97 97
2002 106 106
2001 90 90
2000 116 116
1999 93 93
1998 94 94
1997 127 127
1996 140 140
1995 138 138
1994 129 129
1993 118 118
1992 123 123
1991 143 143
1990 137 137
1989 121 121
1988 132 132
1987 121 121
1986 105 105
1985 122 122
1984 120 120
1983 119 119
1982 132 132
1981 138 138
1980 116 116
1979 143 143
1978 150 150
1977 135 135
1976 149 149
1975 152 152
1974 131 131
1973 149 149
1972 142 142
1971 137 137
1970 134 134
1969 132 132
1968 111 111
1967 113 113
1966 85 85
1965 64 64
1964 62 62
1963 60 60
1962 56 56
1961 42 42
1960 33 33
1959 40 40
1958 41 41
1957 30 30
1956 27 27
1955 33 33
1954 33 33
1953 42 42
1952 26 26
1951 25 25
1950 23 23
1949 33 33
1948 33 33
1947 21 21
1946 38 38
1945 24 24
1944 16 16
1943 31 31
1942 18 18
1941 23 23
1940 16 16
1939 26 26
1938 16 16
1937 21 21
1936 12 12
1935 11 11
1934 13 13
1933 7 7
1932 8 8
1931 11 11
1930 12 12
1929 7 7
1928 11 11
1927 11 11
1926 11 11
1925 5 5
1924 13 13
1923 15 15
1922 8 8
1921 7 7
1920 11 11
1919 9 9
1918 10 10
1917 13 13
1916 9 9
1915 9 9
1914 8 8
1913 10 10
1910 6 6
1909 6 6
1906 5 5
1905 5 5
1904 5 5
1903 6 6
1900 6 6
1899 6 6
1897 7 7
1895 8 8
1894 5 5
1891 5 5
1887 7 7
1886 5 5
1885 7 7
1884 8 8
1882 7 7

Top States for Susannah (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
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