Suzan Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Suzan has its origins in Hebrew, derived from the name Shoshana meaning 'lily' or 'rose'. It has evolved through various languages and forms, reflecting a blend of cultural influences. The name is associated with traits like beauty and elegance, though it lacks specific biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the 20th century and remains a classic choice today.
The name Suzan is most popular in Michigan, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the West region. 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, Suzan has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, 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 female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Suzan' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4783rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1071st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 533rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1238th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3440th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6767th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 10696th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Suzan' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Suzan"
Pronunciation
/suːˈzæn/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Suzan is derived from the Hebrew name Shoshana, which means 'lily' or 'rose'. It has been adapted into various forms across different cultures.
Meaning
lily, rose
Language Evolution
Shoshana (Hebrew), Sussan (Old Persian), Suzanne (French), Suzan (English)
Historical Usage
The name Suzan gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century, particularly in the mid-1900s.
Variants & Derivatives
Suzanne, Susan, Susanna, Susie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Suzan is perceived as a classic and elegant name, though it is less common than its variants like Susan and Suzanne.
Famous People
Suzan-Lori Parks (playwright), Suzan Collins (author)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Suzan"
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 "Suzan"
"Suzan" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 4783rd of 9107 | 59 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1071st of 9204 | 875 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 533rd of 12526 | 5,824 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1238th of 19264 | 1,468 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3440th of 27321 | 467 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 6767th of 35406 | 277 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 10696th of 30306 | 106 |
Regional Popularity of "Suzan" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Suzan" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 1142nd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
50.84% 786th/1546 |
45.76% 712th/1556 |
60.60% 1426th/2353 |
44.34% 686th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
21.55% 480th/2227 |
20.91% 508th/2430 |
23.76% 678th/2853 |
16.58% 460th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
36.53% 1073rd/2937 |
29.97% 1044th/3483 |
45.51% 1601st/3518 |
34.55% 1397th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
95.17% 3507th/3685 |
66.41% 2972nd/4475 |
100.00% 5194th/5194 |
50.70% 3203rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
72.17% 3727th/5164 |
100.00% 7313th/7313 |
75.02% 5599th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Suzan"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Suzan" 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.