Suzanne
Suzanne is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Lily or lotus.
Origin and history
Suzanne is a French form of the Hebrew name Shoshannah, historically meaning lily or lotus. It was extremely popular in the United States during the mid-20th century but has become far less common for newborns today. It remains a recognizable, classic choice with traditional European roots.
Popularity in the United States
219,309 babies in the United States have been named Suzanne since 1880. It ranks #182 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1739.
States where it is most popular
- NY (12.4 %)
- CA (9.8 %)
- PA (7.9 %)
- MI (6.2 %)
- IL (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 70 |
| 1890-1900 | 104 |
| 1900-1910 | 268 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,398 |
| 1920-1930 | 4,390 |
| 1930-1940 | 12,760 |
| 1940-1950 | 41,405 |
| 1950-1960 | 50,330 |
| 1960-1970 | 59,761 |
| 1970-1980 | 29,034 |
| 1980-1990 | 12,984 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,248 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,457 |
| 2010-2019 | 738 |
| 2020-2029 | 362 |
Famous people named Suzanne
- Suzanne Somers: Actress, Author
- Suzanne Vega: Singer, Songwriter
- Suzanne Collins: Author, Screenwriter
Nicknames
Sue, Suzie, Suzy, Suzi, Suz
Fun facts
- The name traces back to the ancient Hebrew name Shoshannah, derived from Egyptian roots for the lotus flower.
- Suzanne peaked in U.S. popularity during the 1950s and 1960s, ranking consistently among the top 100 female names.