Susanna
How to say it: soo-ZAN-uh · /suˈzænə/
From Hebrew 'Shoshannah' meaning 'lily'; transmitted via Greek and Latin into widespread European use.
Susanna was the 738th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 197 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1880s, its births are down about 13% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #737 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #738 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 197 |
| Share of births | 1 in 9,499 |
| Peak decade | 1880s |
| Change over 10 years | −13% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #737 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,541 among girls’ names, 0 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
In continuous use since well before the 1880s, Susanna reached its height in that decade. Now well below peak, it appears ready to rise again.
What goes with it
Airy and breathy, gentle in tone and easy across borders, with a biblical heritage. Louisa would pair well in style.
Parents who love Susanna also love
Nicknames
- Sue
- Susy
- Susie
- Anna
- Sanna
Honouring a Susanna in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Susanna is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Norwegian, Russian, Swedish.
In France: #2,541 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Susanna
- Susanna Tamaro (born 1957)Italian writer
- Susanna Clarke (born 1959)British author
- Susanna Hoffs (born 1959)American singer-songwriter, musician, and actress
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