Suzann Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Suzann is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'lily' or 'rose'. It has evolved through various languages, starting from Shoshannah in Hebrew to its modern English form. The name is associated with biblical roots and gained popularity during the 19th century. It is seen as classic and elegant today and has notable figures like Suzanne Collins and Suzanne Vega.
The name Suzann is most popular in Pennsylvania, 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 Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Suzann 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, 'Suzann' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6237th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1244th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 971st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1593rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5627th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 22968th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 30306th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Suzann' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Suzann"
Pronunciation
/suːˈzæn/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Suzann is derived from the Hebrew name Shoshannah, which means 'lily' or 'rose'. It was popularized through biblical references, particularly in the Old Testament.
Meaning
lily, rose
Language Evolution
Shoshannah (Hebrew), Susanna (Latin), Suzanna (French), Suzanne (French), Suzann (English)
Biblical Background
The name has biblical relevance, as Susanna is a character in the Book of Daniel, known for her beauty and virtue.
Historical Usage
Suzann gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 19th century, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom.
Variants & Derivatives
Susan, Suzanne, Susanna, Sue, Susie
Modern Popularity & Image
The name Suzann is perceived as classic and elegant, although it has seen a decline in popularity in recent years compared to its variants.
Famous People
Suzannne Collins, author of the Hunger Games series, Suzannne Vega, American singer-songwriter
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Suzann"
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 "Suzann"
"Suzann" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 6237th of 9107 | 26 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1244th of 9204 | 672 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 971st of 12526 | 2,082 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1593rd of 19264 | 988 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 5627th of 27321 | 234 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 22968th of 35406 | 27 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 30306th of 30306 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Suzann" 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 "Suzann" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
51.29% 793rd/1546 |
56.94% 886th/1556 |
95.75% 2253rd/2353 |
67.49% 1044th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
34.85% 776th/2227 |
31.77% 772nd/2430 |
49.95% 1425th/2853 |
35.35% 981st/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
56.11% 1648th/2937 |
34.97% 1218th/3483 |
59.21% 2083rd/3518 |
42.43% 1716th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 6317th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Suzann"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Suzann" 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.