Suzanne
Girl name · 3,720 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Suzanne: 3,720 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 253 births in 1974.
Of Hebrew origin, Suzanne is the French form of Susan, deriving from Shoshana, meaning "lily" or "rose." A classic name with a graceful floral heritage, it gained widespread popularity across Scotland and the English-speaking world from the mid-20th century. Notable bearers include French tennis legend Suzanne Lenglen, who dominated the sport in the 1920s, and American singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega, known for her folk hit Luka. The name also appears in literature, such as in Jane Austen's early epistolary novel *Lady Susan*. While less common today than its variant Susan, Suzanne retains a distinctly elegant, international feel. Place-name connections are indirect, but the biblical story of Susanna in the Book of Daniel lent the name early Christian associations.
Girl 37 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 1974253 babies
- Latest (2010)
- #8023 babies
- Total births
- 3,720since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 32%vs prior 5y