The nameSusanne

Susanne is the German and Scandinavian form of Susanna.

Meaning

Susanne comes from the Hebrew Shoshannah, "lily".

Origin

German, from Hebrew.

History

In the United States Susanne reached 280th place in 1946.

Famous people named Susanne

Popularity of the name Susanne

Susanne in the United States

11193rdmost popular girls' name in the United States in 2024
1949peak year (713 births)
26,086babies named Susanne in the United States since 1880
0357713 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Susanne was most popular in the United States in the 1950s, with 6,296 births over the decade, 24% of all recorded babies named Susanne. Its rise began around 1925, and it peaked in 1949. Half of all babies named Susanne in the United States were born before 1957, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.

Susanne in Ireland

1969peak year (43 births)
724babies named Susanne in Ireland since 1964
02243 198020002020
Births per year in Ireland. Source: Central Statistics Office, names given at least 3 times a year.

Susanne was most popular in Ireland in the 1970s, with 365 births over the decade, 50% of all recorded babies named Susanne. Half of all babies named Susanne in Ireland were born before 1975, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.

Susanne in France

1904peak year (40 births)
500babies named Susanne in France since 1900
02040 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Susanne in Austria

746thmost popular girls' name in Austria in 2025
1985peak year (394 births)
3,572babies named Susanne in Austria since 1984
0197394 198519901995200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Austria. Source: Statistik Austria (until 2009, Austrian nationals only).

Susanne in Norway

1991peak year (186 births)
4,359babies named Susanne in Norway since 1945
093186 1960198020002020
Births per year in Norway. Source: Statistics Norway (SSB), table 10467.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Susanne mean?

Susanne comes from the Hebrew Shoshannah, "lily".

What is the origin of the name Susanne?

German, from Hebrew.

Is Susanne a girl's or a boy's name?

Susanne is a girl's name.

How popular is the name Susanne?

In 2024, Susanne was the 11193rd most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 8 births.

What are the variants of the name Susanne?

Variants and related names of Susanne include Susann, Suzanne and Zuzanna.

Who are famous people named Susanne?

Susanne Bier, film director.