Susana Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Susana has Hebrew origins, meaning 'lily' or 'rose.' It evolved from Shoshannah to Susanna in Latin and Susana in Spanish and Portuguese. The name is associated with beauty and has biblical relevance. Its popularity surged during the Middle Ages in Europe, and it remains a classic name with a positive image today.
The name Susana is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West 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, Susana has been stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, 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 female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Susana' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10718th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8705th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1496th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1416th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 888th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 576th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 535th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 895th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1954th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Susana' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Susana"
Pronunciation
/suˈzɑːnə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Susana derives from the Hebrew name Shoshannah, which means 'lily' or 'rose.' It is often associated with beauty and purity.
Meaning
lily, rose
Language Evolution
Shoshannah (Hebrew), Susanna (Latin), Susana (Spanish/Portuguese)
Biblical Background
The name Susana appears in the Bible, notably in the Book of Daniel, where Susanna is a virtuous woman who is wrongfully accused.
Historical Usage
The name Susana gained popularity in the Christian context during the Middle Ages, especially in Europe, due to its biblical connections.
Variants & Derivatives
Susanna, Suzanne, Sussan, Sosanna
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Susana is viewed as a classic and elegant name, often associated with grace and beauty.
Famous People
Susana Baca (Peruvian singer), Susana Hoffs (American singer and actress), Susanna Clarke (British author)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Susana"
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 "Susana"
"Susana" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 10718th of 10718 | 5 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 8705th of 16616 | 47 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1496th of 9107 | 503 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1416th of 9204 | 543 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 888th of 12526 | 2,428 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 576th of 19264 | 4,918 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 535th of 27321 | 6,750 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 895th of 35406 | 4,452 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1954th of 30306 | 1,232 |
Regional Popularity of "Susana" 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) |
- | - | - |
44.15% 2789th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Susana" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
100.00% 1379th/1379 |
41.25% 976th/2366 |
66.64% 761st/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
36.89% 868th/2353 |
48.35% 748th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
70.41% 1568th/2227 |
41.93% 1019th/2430 |
22.92% 654th/2853 |
19.86% 551st/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
33.50% 984th/2937 |
22.85% 796th/3483 |
17.34% 610th/3518 |
7.91% 320th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
27.44% 1011th/3685 |
20.96% 938th/4475 |
13.28% 690th/5194 |
4.29% 271st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
31.82% 1458th/4582 |
28.35% 1464th/5164 |
13.52% 989th/7313 |
7.53% 562nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
88.13% 3511th/3984 |
47.80% 2145th/4487 |
28.01% 1911th/6822 |
22.24% 1396th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Susana"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Susana" 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.