Suzzanne Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: suh-ZAN //səˈzæn//
Origin: Hebrew; French
Meaning: Hebrew: 'lily'; French: 'gracious'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Suzzanne is a variant of the name Suzanne, which has its roots in the Hebrew name Shoshannah, meaning "lily" or "rose." This name was adopted into Greek as Sousanna and subsequently into Latin as Susanna. The transition into Old French occurred in the medieval period, where it became Suzanne, before entering 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 Susanna appears in the biblical 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 Christian and Jewish traditions, contributing to the name's significance in religious contexts. The name also appears in various translations of the Bible, including the King James Version, which was published in 1611, further solidifying its presence in English-speaking cultures.
Culturally, the name Suzzanne and its variants have been associated with grace and virtue, often linked to the qualities of the lily, which is a symbol of purity in many traditions. The name has been embraced in various forms across different cultures, with diminutives such as Suzy or Sue emerging in English-speaking contexts.
The enduring appeal of Suzzanne can be attributed to its rich historical roots and the positive associations tied to its meaning, making it a name that resonates across generations.
Famous people named Suzzanne
In this section, you will find notable people named Suzzanne. 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 Suzzanne who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Suzzanne Douglas was an actress best known for Tap, The Inkwell, and The New Edition Story.
Suzzanne Somers is an actress best known for Three's Company, Step by Step, and her work in health and wellness.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Suzzanne was first seen in the United States in 1939.
Suzzanne has ranked as high as #1101 nationally, which occurred in 1964, and has been most popular in California, and New York.
In the past 5 years the name Suzzanne has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Suzzanne 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 Suzzanne was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Suzzanne (1971)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 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 Suzzanne.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1981 | 12 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1979 | 12 |
| 1978 | 15 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1974 | 13 |
| 1973 | 15 |
| 1972 | 14 |
| 1971 | 22 |
| 1970 | 20 |
| 1969 | 17 |
| 1968 | 22 |
| 1967 | 20 |
| 1966 | 14 |
| 1965 | 18 |
| 1964 | 27 |
| 1963 | 22 |
| 1962 | 26 |
| 1961 | 15 |
| 1960 | 17 |
| 1959 | 19 |
| 1958 | 15 |
| 1957 | 17 |
| 1956 | 25 |
| 1955 | 20 |
| 1954 | 20 |
| 1953 | 17 |
| 1952 | 22 |
| 1951 | 17 |
| 1950 | 20 |
| 1949 | 25 |
| 1948 | 26 |
| 1947 | 18 |
| 1946 | 18 |
| 1945 | 8 |
| 1944 | 9 |
| 1943 | 7 |
| 1942 | 6 |
| 1941 | 11 |
| 1940 | 7 |
| 1939 | 8 |