Suzanne Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
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.
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.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Suzanne"
Pronunciation
/suˈzæn/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Suzanne is derived from the Hebrew name Shoshannah, meaning 'lily' or 'rose.' It entered the English language through Old French.
Meaning
lily, rose
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.
Historical Usage
Suzanne gained popularity in France during the Middle Ages and became common in English-speaking countries by the 17th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Susanne, Susanna, Susi, Sue
Modern Popularity & Image
The name Suzanne is often perceived as elegant and classic, though its popularity has declined in recent decades.
Famous People
Suzanne Collins, American author, Suzanne Vega, American singer-songwriter, Suzanne Somers, American actress and author
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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 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
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.