Susann
A feminine form of the name Susan of uncertain origin.
Name Census estimates that about 1,940 living Americans carry the first name Susann. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Susann today is around 65 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Susann births was 1943 (121 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Susann. 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 Susann is about 65 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Susanns were born before 1971.
People living today
1.9K
~ 1 in 176,677 Americans
Peak year
1943
121 babies that year
Average age
65
years old
2008 SSA rank
#15,212
Tracked since 1910
Popularity
Susann: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Susann from the 1910s through to the 2000s, spanning 10 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 854 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1950s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Susann 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 Susann during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Susanns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 14 states and territories. New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan recorded the most babies named Susann, while Utah, Iowa, Minnesota recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 84 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Susann
The name Susann has its origins in the Hebrew language, deriving from the Biblical name Shoshannah, which translates to "lily" or "rose." This name first appeared in the Old Testament, specifically in the Song of Songs, where it was used as a symbol of beauty and purity.
The name Susann gained popularity during the early Christian era, as it was adopted by various European cultures and languages. In Latin, it took the form "Susanna," while in Greek, it became "Susanna" or "Susanne." Over time, the name spread across Europe, with variations emerging in different languages, such as Susanne in German, Suzanne in French, and Susana in Spanish.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Susann can be found in the apocryphal Book of Susanna, which dates back to the 2nd or 3rd century BCE. This book tells the story of a virtuous and beautiful woman named Susanna who was falsely accused of adultery but was eventually vindicated through divine intervention.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Susann. One of the most famous is Susanna Wesley (1669-1742), the mother of the founders of Methodism, John and Charles Wesley. Another significant figure is Susanna Rowson (1762-1824), an English-American novelist, playwright, and actress best known for her novel "Charlotte Temple."
In the 16th century, Susanna Lunden (c. 1506-1590) was a Swedish noble and landowner who played a significant role in the Reformation in Sweden. Susanna Centlivre (c. 1667-1723) was an English playwright and actress, renowned for her comedic works such as "The Basset Table" and "The Wonder! A Woman Keeps a Secret."
Moving forward, Susann Degn (1671-1738) was a Norwegian businesswoman and ship owner, who became one of the wealthiest individuals in Trondheim during her lifetime. Susanna Moodie (1803-1885) was an English-born Canadian author and pioneer, best known for her memoir "Roughing It in the Bush."
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals throughout history who have carried the name Susann, a name that has endured for centuries and continues to be cherished for its biblical roots and associations with beauty and purity.
People
Susann + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Susann as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Susann: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Susann?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,940 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Susann 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 176,677 US residents.
Is Susann a common name?
We classify Susann as "Rare". It ranks above 93.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 3,091 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Susann most popular?
The single biggest year for Susann was 1943, when 121 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Susann is about 65 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Susann a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Susann 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.