Zsazsa Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ZAH-zah /ˈzɑː.zɑː/
Origin: Hungarian
Meaning: a form of the name Zsuzsanna (Hungarian: lily)
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Zsazsa is of Hungarian origin, derived from the name Zsuzsanna, which is the Hungarian form of Susanna. The etymology of Susanna traces back to the Hebrew name שׁוֹשַׁנָּה (Shoshannah), meaning "lily" or "rose." This name was adopted into Greek as Σουσάννα (Sousanna) and subsequently into Latin as Susanna, before evolving into various forms across different languages, including the Hungarian Zsuzsanna.
The transition into English occurred through the influence of the Latin and Greek versions, particularly during the periods of biblical translations and the spread of Christianity in Europe. Historically, the name Susanna appears in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the Book of Daniel, where Susanna is a virtuous woman wrongfully accused of adultery.
This biblical narrative, dating back to the 2nd century BCE, has contributed to the name's enduring significance in Judeo-Christian traditions. The name gained further prominence through various saints, particularly Saint Susanna, a martyr from the early Christian era.
The name's presence in religious texts and its association with virtuous qualities have solidified its cultural resonance throughout history. In Hungarian culture, Zsuzsanna has been a popular name, often associated with femininity and beauty, reflecting its original meaning.
The name has also inspired various diminutive forms, such as Zsazsa, which carries a playful and affectionate connotation. The cultural significance of Zsazsa, while rooted in its historical and linguistic origins, also reflects broader themes of femininity and virtue that have persisted across centuries.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Zsazsa was first seen in the United States in 1957.
Zsazsa has ranked as high as #4812 nationally, which occurred in 1965, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Zsazsa has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Zsazsa 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 Zsazsa 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 Zsazsa.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | 5 |
| 2020 | 8 | 8 |
| 2018 | 6 | 6 |
| 2016 | 8 | 8 |
| 2015 | 6 | 6 |
| 2014 | 5 | 5 |
| 2013 | 6 | 6 |
| 2012 | 6 | 6 |
| 2011 | 8 | 8 |
| 2010 | 7 | 7 |
| 2009 | 6 | 6 |
| 2008 | 7 | 7 |
| 2007 | 7 | 7 |
| 2006 | 6 | 6 |
| 2005 | 6 | 6 |
| 2003 | 5 | 5 |
| 2000 | 5 | 5 |
| 1996 | 7 | 7 |
| 1992 | 8 | 8 |
| 1990 | 6 | 6 |
| 1989 | 5 | 5 |
| 1986 | 7 | 7 |
| 1982 | 6 | 6 |
| 1979 | 5 | 5 |
| 1978 | 6 | 6 |
| 1975 | 6 | 6 |
| 1974 | 5 | 5 |
| 1973 | 8 | 8 |
| 1972 | 9 | 9 |
| 1971 | 11 | 11 |
| 1969 | 5 | 5 |
| 1968 | 12 | 12 |
| 1967 | 11 | 11 |
| 1966 | 13 | 13 |
| 1965 | 16 | 16 |
| 1964 | 12 | 12 |
| 1963 | 5 | 5 |
| 1962 | 7 | 7 |
| 1960 | 8 | 8 |
| 1959 | 12 | 12 |
| 1958 | 5 | 5 |
| 1957 | 6 | 6 |
Top States for Zsazsa
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.
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