Suzann

A girl's name of Hebrew origin with 4,034 recorded U.S. births.

Girl's nameRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

When Suzann hit its peak of 129 births in 1947, post-war optimism and the baby boom were producing the largest generation of Americans in history, and naming trends reflected that era’s values of stability and tradition.

Today, Suzann reads as a classic with deep American roots — which is exactly what draws some parents to it.

Suzann is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Suzann is a girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, a variant of Suzanne or Susan, from the Hebrew Shoshannah, meaning 'lily' or 'rose' — the lily being a symbol of purity and beauty throughout the ancient world. The final -n drops the typical -e ending.

Suzann was used in mid-20th century America as a stripped-down variant of Suzanne. Like its counterparts, it carries the floral beauty of its Hebrew root — a name that blooms with quiet elegance.

EtymologyShow more

Suzann is built from 6 letters and two syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the Hebrew naming tradition, this length is typical of names that preserve their full historical form, carrying their etymology on the surface.

The interplay of consonants and vowels in Suzann creates its characteristic sharp, distinct quality. Two-syllable names are the most common length in American naming, hitting a natural speech rhythm that works across formal and informal contexts.

At a Glance

4,034

Total births

Since 1916

1947

Peak

129 births

1916

First recorded

98 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Suzann has 77+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1916.

First appeared: 1916Peak: 1947 (129 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Suzann
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2010s	5	#18959	▼
2000s	12	#14965	▼
1990s	81	#9789	▼
1980s	199	#4511	▼
1970s	499	#1978	▼
1960s	956	#1115	▼
1950s	1,100	#935	▲
1940s	877	#880	▲
1930s	260	#1847	▲
1920s	40	#3400	▲
1910s	5	#5070	—

The Story of Suzann

A Baby Boomer name

Peaking in 1947, Suzann is a timeless Baby Boomer name. Girls named Suzann are most likely born between 1937 and 1957.

How rare is Suzann?

With 4,034 total births on record, Suzann remains a rare and distinctive pick.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1916, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1950s with 1,100 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.

Suzann by the numbers

Would fill 84 school buses
Meeting one Suzann per day would take 11.1 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(77 years, 1916–2013)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Suzann
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2013	5	#18959	-1 (-16.7%)
2001	6	#15125	0
2000	6	#14804	0
1999	6	#14212	-3 (-33.3%)
1997	9	#9711	+1 (12.5%)
1996	8	#10443	-2 (-20.0%)
1995	10	#8675	+1 (11.1%)
1994	9	#9511	+1 (12.5%)
1993	8	#10466	-3 (-27.3%)
1992	11	#8005	0
1991	11	#7922	+2 (22.2%)
1990	9	#9158	-11 (-55.0%)
1989	20	#4652	+7 (53.8%)
1988	13	#6245	0
1987	13	#5892	-2 (-13.3%)
1986	15	#5161	+1 (7.1%)
1985	14	#5316	-1 (-6.7%)
1984	15	#4942	-9 (-37.5%)
1983	24	#3419	+1 (4.3%)
1982	23	#3636	-8 (-25.8%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Suzann is primarily a girl's name.

When was Suzann most popular?

Suzann reached its peak popularity in 1947 with 129 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Suzann?

Suzann is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 4,034 babies in the U.S. since 1916. Its peak was in 1947.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1916–2013