Suzanne
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
219,726 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1962 Peak Popularity Year
6,868 Peak Births

Suzanne Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Suzanne is a name of Hebrew origin, derived from Shoshannah, meaning 'lily' or 'rose.' It evolved through Old French and has been used in English since the 17th century. The name is associated with the biblical figure Susanna. Today, it is viewed as elegant and classic, though less popular than in the past. Notable people with this name include authors and entertainers.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Suzanne"

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Pronunciation

/suˈzæn/

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Origin

Hebrew

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Etymology

The name Suzanne is derived from the Hebrew name Shoshannah, meaning 'lily' or 'rose.' It entered the English language through Old French.

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Meaning

lily, rose

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Language Evolution

Shoshannah (Hebrew), Sussan (Old French), Suzanne (Middle French), Suzanne (Modern English)

Biblical Background

The name is associated with the biblical figure Susanna, who appears in the Book of Daniel.

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Historical Usage

Suzanne gained popularity in France during the Middle Ages and became common in English-speaking countries by the 17th century.

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Variants & Derivatives

Susanne, Susanna, Susi, Sue

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Modern Popularity & Image

The name Suzanne is often perceived as elegant and classic, though its popularity has declined in recent decades.

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Famous People

Suzanne Collins, American author, Suzanne Vega, American singer-songwriter, Suzanne Somers, American actress and author

📊 Suzanne Name Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Suzanne Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Highly Popular name with 6,868 peak births in 1962

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in Rhode Island

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 11 different American generations with varying popularity

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Suzanne"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Suzanne"

"Suzanne" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 3545th of 6773 80
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 2591st of 7552 190
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 3060th of 10718 176
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 8789th of 16616 46
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 405th of 9107 4,855
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 138th of 9204 32,115
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 81st of 12526 106,301
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 101st of 19264 58,164
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 296th of 27321 14,384
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 1388th of 35406 2,444
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 2672nd of 30306 782

Regional Popularity of "Suzanne" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - 67.60%
3511th/5194
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
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Regional Popularity of "Suzanne" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
20.41%
289th/1416
19.58%
270th/1379
35.46%
839th/2366
27.50%
314th/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
6.53%
101st/1546
6.30%
98th/1556
11.13%
262nd/2353
7.30%
113th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
3.55%
79th/2227
2.10%
51st/2430
4.14%
118th/2853
2.56%
71st/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
3.64%
107th/2937
1.81%
63rd/3483
3.81%
134th/3518
2.25%
91st/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
7.57%
279th/3685
4.98%
223rd/4475
6.47%
336th/5194
5.56%
351st/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
26.95%
1235th/4582
21.19%
1094th/5164
22.59%
1652nd/7313
21.41%
1598th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
67.67%
2696th/3984
38.36%
1721st/4487
52.01%
3548th/6822
54.38%
3413th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Suzanne"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Suzanne" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Suzanne" in the United States

The name Suzanne is most popular in Rhode Island, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Suzanne has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Suzanne' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3545th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2591st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3060th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8789th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 405th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 138th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 81st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 101st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 296th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1388th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2672nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Suzanne' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Infographic: Suzanne name meaning, origin, and popularity trends in the United States (US baby name analysis chart)
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