The nameSusan
Susan is a classic English girl's name, the English form of Suzanne.
- Girl's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
It comes from the Hebrew shoshana, "lily".
Origin
Hebrew.
History
In France it was mostly given in the 1950s.
Popularity of the name Susan
Susan in France
1958peak year (50 births)
770babies named Susan in France since 1900
Susan was most popular in France in the 1950s, with 280 births over the decade, 36% of all recorded babies named Susan. Its rise began around 1947, and it peaked in 1958. Half of all babies named Susan in France were born before 1963, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Susan in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Susan mean?
It comes from the Hebrew shoshana, "lily".
What is the origin of the name Susan?
Hebrew.
Is Susan a girl's or a boy's name?
Susan is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Susan?
Variants and related names of Susan include Suzy.