Suezanne
A feminine name with undetermined meaning or origin.
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Suezanne. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Suezanne today is around 74 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Suezanne births was 1950 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Suezanne. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Suezanne is about 74 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Suezannes were born before 1962.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Suezanne. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
1950
8 babies that year
Average age
74
years old
1950 SSA rank
#4,274
Tracked since 1944
Popularity
Suezanne: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Suezanne from the 1940s through to the 1950s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 8 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Suezanne by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Suezanne during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Suezanne
The name Suezanne has its origins in the ancient Middle Eastern region, tracing back to the Aramaic language spoken in the 7th century BC. It is derived from the Aramaic word "suez," which means "lily" or "white flower." This floral symbolism was often associated with purity, innocence, and beauty.
In its earliest forms, the name was spelled as "Suezanna" or "Suezanah," reflecting the phonetic translation from Aramaic to other languages. It gained wider recognition during the Hellenistic period, as the Aramaic culture interacted with Greek-speaking populations.
One of the earliest written records of the name can be found in the Book of Susanna, an apocryphal addition to the Book of Daniel in the Bible. Here, Susanna is depicted as a virtuous and God-fearing woman wrongfully accused of adultery. Her story became a popular subject in art and literature throughout the Middle Ages and Renaissance periods.
During the Byzantine era, a notable figure bearing the name was Suezanne of Gaza, a 5th-century Christian martyr. She was revered for her unwavering faith and martyrdom during the persecution of Christians under the Roman emperor Diocletian.
In the 12th century, Suezanne of Anjou, a French noblewoman and countess, played a significant role in the governance of the Angevin Empire. Her influence extended across parts of modern-day France and England.
Another prominent figure was Suezanne Désert, a 16th-century French Renaissance poet and playwright. Her literary works, including plays and satirical poems, gained recognition during her lifetime and contributed to the cultural Renaissance in France.
In the realm of music, Suezanne Valadon was a renowned French painter and artist's model in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She is celebrated for her bold and unconventional approach to art, capturing the essence of modern life in her paintings.
These examples showcase the historical presence and significance of the name Suezanne across various cultures, time periods, and fields of endeavor, reflecting its enduring appeal and versatility.
People
Suezanne + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Suezanne as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Suezanne: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Suezanne?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Suezanne going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Suezanne a common name?
We classify Suezanne as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 14 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Suezanne most popular?
The single biggest year for Suezanne was 1950, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Suezanne is about 74 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Suezanne a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Suezanne in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.