Suzan
Suzan is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Lily, rose, or lotus.
Origin and history
Suzan is a variant spelling of Susan, derived from the Hebrew name Shoshanah meaning lily or rose. It experienced peak popularity in the United States during the mid-twentieth century and remains an recognizable classical name. Today, it is a rare spelling choice compared to the traditional Susan or Suzanne.
Popularity in the United States
9,081 babies in the United States have been named Suzan since 1880. It ranks #1747 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2070.
States where it is most popular
- CA (16.4 %)
- NY (11.3 %)
- TX (9.1 %)
- PA (8.3 %)
- MI (7.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 12 |
| 1920-1930 | 61 |
| 1930-1940 | 207 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,653 |
| 1950-1960 | 3,571 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,018 |
| 1970-1980 | 658 |
| 1980-1990 | 331 |
| 1990-2000 | 242 |
| 2000-2010 | 174 |
| 2010-2019 | 118 |
| 2020-2029 | 31 |
Famous people named Suzan
- Suzan Farmer: Actress
Nicknames
Sue, Suzie, Suzy, Su
Fun facts
- The name traces back to the ancient Hebrew word shoshan, referring to a lily or lotus flower.
- Suzan arose as a simplified modern English variant of the traditional French Suzanne and English Susan.