Susan
Susan is derived from the Hebrew name Shoshana, meaning 'lily' or 'rose.' The name has been used in English-speaking countries since the 18th century and carries associations with grace and natural beauty.
Current Popularity
#1136 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across many languages
- •Popular mid-20th century, now considered vintage
- •Strong historical significance through Susan B. Anthony
- •The lily flower meaning adds symbolic depth
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Famous People
Susan B. Anthony
Women's rights activist and suffragist
Susan Sarandon
Academy Award-winning actress
Susan Sontag
Writer and cultural critic
Susan Collins
U.S. Senator from Maine
Statistics
1,123,232
Total births since 1880
1955
Peak year
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