The nameSuzanne
Suzanne is the French form of Susanna. It was a top 60 American name after the war.
- Girl's name
- French
Meaning
Suzanne comes from the Hebrew Shoshannah, "lily".
Origin
French, from Hebrew.
History
In the United States Suzanne reached 52nd place in 1946. In England and Wales its best rank since 1996 is 364th, in 1996. Leonard Cohen's song Suzanne appeared in 1967.
Did you know?
- Suzanne Lenglen won the Wimbledon singles title six times.
- The painter Suzanne Valadon, once a model for Renoir and Toulouse-Lautrec, was the mother of the painter Maurice Utrillo.
Famous people named Suzanne
- Suzanne Vega, singer
- Suzanne Lenglen, tennis player
Popularity of the name Suzanne
Suzanne in the United States
Suzanne was most popular in the United States in the 1960s, with 59,890 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Suzanne. Its rise began around 1930, and it peaked in 1962. Half of all babies named Suzanne in the United States were born before 1959, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 57 births a year.
Suzanne in the United Kingdom
Suzanne was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 316 births over the decade, 47% of all recorded babies named Suzanne. Half of all babies named Suzanne in the United Kingdom were born before 2003.
Suzanne in Ireland
Suzanne in France
Suzanne in Belgium
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Suzanne
Names from the same generation as Suzanne, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Suzanne mean?
Suzanne comes from the Hebrew Shoshannah, "lily".
What is the origin of the name Suzanne?
French, from Hebrew.
Is Suzanne a girl's or a boy's name?
Suzanne is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Suzanne?
In 2024, Suzanne was the 2529th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 70 births.
What are the variants of the name Suzanne?
Variants and related names of Suzanne include Susann, Susanne, Suzelle, Suzette, Suzie, Suzon, Suzy and Zuzanna.
What are good sibling names for Suzanne?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Diane, Antoinette, Yvonne and Pauline for a sister, Armand, Jacques, Kurt and Alexandre for a brother.
Who are famous people named Suzanne?
Suzanne Vega, singer; Suzanne Lenglen, tennis player.