Shoshana
Shoshana is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Lily or rose.
Origin and history
Shoshana is a feminine name of Hebrew origin that translates to lily or rose. It is the original Hebrew ancestor of names like Susan and Susanna. In the United States, it maintains a steady presence as a classic and culturally rich choice.
Popularity in the United States
5,682 babies in the United States have been named Shoshana since 1880. It ranks #2266 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1342.
States where it is most popular
- NY (46.8 %)
- NJ (28.6 %)
- CA (12.1 %)
- MD (4.6 %)
- IL (2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 7 |
| 1950-1960 | 81 |
| 1960-1970 | 184 |
| 1970-1980 | 557 |
| 1980-1990 | 885 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,025 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,024 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,130 |
| 2020-2029 | 789 |
Famous people named Shoshana
- Shoshana Bean: Singer, Actress
- Shoshana Zuboff: Author, Academic
Nicknames
Shosh, Shoshi, Shani
Fun facts
- Shoshana was translated into Greek as Sousanna, which later developed into the widely popular English name Susan.
- The word originally described a lily or lotus in ancient Hebrew literature, often associated with grace.