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Suzanne
GirlFrench, Hebrew· “French form of Susanna, lily”
- Meaning
- French form of Susanna, lily
- Origin
- French, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- soo-ZAN
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #2,407
- US babies 2025
- 75
- Best rank
- #52 (1946)
- Peak year
- 1962
Meaning and origin of Suzanne
Suzanne is a French and Hebrew name that means “French form of Susanna, lily”.
Suzanne is the French form of Susanna, from the Hebrew Shoshannah, usually translated as "lily," though the word may have referred to a lotus or another flower. Susanna appears in the Apocrypha in the story of Susanna and the Elders, and the name has been used in Christian Europe for centuries. Suzanne spread widely in the English-speaking world during the twentieth century. It is said soo-ZAN in the US. Suzy and Sue are familiar pet forms, and the full name carries a polished, mid-century feel.
Other spellings with the same sound: Susanne, Susann.
Popularity over time
Suzanne has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 109 different years. Its best national rank was #52 in 1946, and the most babies received it in 1962, when 6,851 were named Suzanne. In 2025, 75 babies were named Suzanne, and it ranked #2,407 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #389 in 1920, #71 in 1950, #139 in 1980, #1,020 in 2000, #2,217 in 2010, and #2,407 in 2025. Of the 219,309 US girls named Suzanne since records began, 27% were born in the 1960s, its biggest decade. The 1950s come next, with 50,330 babies. Since 2010, 1,100 more have been named Suzanne.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Beth, Carla, Sherri, Penny, and Regina.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Suzanne ranked highest in Pennsylvania, Illinois, and New York.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | #1003 | 9 |
| Illinois | #1615 | 5 |
| New York | #2394 | 5 |
| California | #3481 | 5 |
| Texas | #3740 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Suzanne is usually pronounced soo-ZAN, with two syllables. It has seven letters, starts with S and ends in “-ne”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Susanne and Susann.
Middle names for Suzanne
A few middle names that flow with Suzanne: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Suzanne
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Suzanne mean?
Suzanne is a French and Hebrew name that means “French form of Susanna, lily”.
What is the origin of the name Suzanne?
Suzanne has French and Hebrew roots. Suzanne is the French form of Susanna, from the Hebrew Shoshannah, usually translated as "lily," though the word may have referred to a lotus or another flower.
Is Suzanne a popular name?
Not especially. Suzanne ranked #2,407 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Suzanne a boy or girl name?
Suzanne is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Suzanne?
Suzanne is usually pronounced soo-ZAN. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings