Suzanne Girl

Popularity: #873 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: soo-ZAN /suˈzæn/

Origin: Hebrew; French

Meaning: Hebrew: lily; French: from the name Susanne

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Suzanne has its roots in the Hebrew name Shoshannah, which means "lily" or "rose." This name was adopted into Greek as Sousanna, and subsequently into Latin as Susanna. The transition into Old French occurred during the medieval period, where it became Suzanne, before making its way into English.

The name has been used in various forms across cultures, but its journey into English can be traced back to the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, when many French names were introduced into the English lexicon. Historically, the name Suzanne is notable for its biblical connections, particularly in the Book of Daniel, where Susanna is a virtuous woman who is wrongfully accused.

This story has been a subject of artistic representation and moral teaching throughout the centuries, contributing to the name's enduring significance in Christian contexts. The name has also been borne by various saints, further enhancing its religious and cultural resonance.

In the 16th century, the Protestant Reformation brought about significant translations of the Bible, including the Geneva Bible, which featured the story of Susanna, thereby reinforcing the name's presence in religious literature. Culturally, Suzanne has been associated with purity and beauty, drawing from its meaning related to flowers.

This association has made it a favored choice in various artistic and literary works. The name has also inspired numerous diminutive forms, such as Suzy or Sue, which have appeared in literature and popular culture.

Over the centuries, Suzanne has maintained a certain elegance and charm, making it a name that resonates with themes of grace and virtue.

Famous people named Suzanne

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

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

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Suzanne Collins is an author best known for The Hunger Games series, Gregor the Overlander, and The Underland Chronicles.

Suzanne Vega is a singer-songwriter best known for Luka, Tom's Diner, and Solitude Standing.

Suzanne Somers is an actress best known for Three's Company, Step by Step, and her work in health and wellness advocacy.

Suzanne Pleshette is an actress best known for The Bob Newhart Show, The Geisha Boy, and The Birds.

Fictional characters named Suzanne

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Suzanne is a fictional character from the TV series Orange Is the New Black. She is a quirky inmate known for her imaginative storytelling and complex relationships with other characters.

Sibling suggestions

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

SarahSamanthaSophieSelenaStellaSabrina

Similar names

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

SusannaSiennaSavannahSabrinaSamanthaSoleilSylviaSierra

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Suzanne was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Suzanne has ranked as high as #127 nationally, which occurred in 1962, and has been most popular in New York, California, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Illinois.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Suzanne 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 Suzanne 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 Suzanne.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 75 0 75
2024 70 0 70
2023 65 0 65
2022 55 0 55
2021 54 0 54
2020 43 0 43
2019 51 0 51
2018 54 0 54
2017 74 0 74
2016 67 0 67
2015 78 0 78
2014 77 0 77
2013 95 0 95
2012 86 0 86
2011 68 0 68
2010 88 0 88
2009 81 0 81
2008 115 0 115
2007 121 0 121
2006 124 0 124
2005 121 0 121
2004 143 0 143
2003 165 0 165
2002 176 0 176
2001 204 0 204
2000 207 0 207
1999 219 0 219
1998 255 0 255
1997 271 0 271
1996 333 0 333
1995 345 0 345
1994 424 0 424
1993 469 0 469
1992 570 0 570
1991 646 0 646
1990 716 0 716
1989 843 7 836
1988 891 0 891
1987 953 5 948
1986 1,014 5 1,009
1985 1,099 0 1,099
1984 1,302 9 1,293
1983 1,409 6 1,403
1982 1,633 7 1,626
1981 1,783 7 1,776
1980 2,113 10 2,103
1979 2,254 9 2,245
1978 2,519 12 2,507
1977 2,385 12 2,373
1976 2,206 6 2,200
1975 2,327 8 2,319
1974 2,703 6 2,697
1973 3,048 12 3,036
1972 3,312 12 3,300
1971 3,947 15 3,932
1970 4,434 9 4,425
1969 4,915 13 4,902
1968 5,057 17 5,040
1967 5,505 16 5,489
1966 5,690 6 5,684
1965 5,925 13 5,912
1964 6,496 11 6,485
1963 6,833 12 6,821
1962 6,867 16 6,851
1961 6,626 15 6,611
1960 5,975 9 5,966
1959 5,172 11 5,161
1958 4,643 6 4,637
1957 4,668 8 4,660
1956 5,034 10 5,024
1955 5,143 6 5,137
1954 5,246 10 5,236
1953 5,478 6 5,472
1952 4,919 10 4,909
1951 4,834 6 4,828
1950 5,277 11 5,266
1949 5,623 14 5,609
1948 5,454 6 5,448
1947 6,244 13 6,231
1946 5,958 10 5,948
1945 3,777 7 3,770
1944 3,475 13 3,462
1943 3,297 17 3,280
1942 2,713 5 2,708
1941 2,617 6 2,611
1940 2,345 7 2,338
1939 2,041 10 2,031
1938 1,816 9 1,807
1937 1,546 0 1,546
1936 1,350 0 1,350
1935 1,316 6 1,310
1934 1,340 0 1,340
1933 950 0 950
1932 828 0 828
1931 805 0 805
1930 793 0 793
1929 603 0 603
1928 583 0 583
1927 509 0 509
1926 522 0 522
1925 414 0 414
1924 405 0 405
1923 359 0 359
1922 334 0 334
1921 376 0 376
1920 285 0 285
1919 199 0 199
1918 234 0 234
1917 194 0 194
1916 167 0 167
1915 169 0 169
1914 131 0 131
1913 98 0 98
1912 84 0 84
1911 64 0 64
1910 58 0 58
1909 56 0 56
1908 39 0 39
1907 27 0 27
1906 20 0 20
1905 16 0 16
1904 28 0 28
1903 22 0 22
1902 27 0 27
1901 18 0 18
1900 15 0 15
1899 15 0 15
1898 16 0 16
1897 12 0 12
1896 9 0 9
1895 9 0 9
1894 14 0 14
1893 10 0 10
1892 7 0 7
1891 5 0 5
1890 7 0 7
1889 11 0 11
1888 10 0 10
1887 9 0 9
1886 6 0 6
1885 5 0 5
1884 5 0 5
1882 12 0 12
1881 6 0 6
1880 6 0 6

Top States for Suzanne (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
CA 11
41%
PA 6
22%
TX 5
19%
MD 5
19%