Suzana
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "lily" or "pure".
Name Census estimates that about 1,132 living Americans carry the first name Suzana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Suzana today is around 36 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Suzana births was 1979 (43 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Suzana. 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.
People living today
1.1K
~ 1 in 302,787 Americans
Peak year
1979
43 babies that year
Average age
36
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,865
Tracked since 1946
Popularity
Suzana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Suzana from the 1940s through to the 2020s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 295 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Suzana 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 Suzana during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Suzanas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. California, New York, Illinois recorded the most babies named Suzana, while Florida, Texas, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 56 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Suzana
The name Suzana is believed to have its origins in the Hebrew language, derived from the name Susanna, which means "lily" or "rose." It is a variant spelling of the more common Susanna or Susanne. The name traces its roots back to ancient times, with mentions found in religious texts and historical records.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Suzana is in the Book of Daniel, an ancient Jewish text that is part of the Hebrew Bible. In the book, Susanna is a virtuous and beautiful woman who is falsely accused of adultery but is ultimately vindicated through the wisdom of the prophet Daniel. This biblical story has been a source of inspiration for many works of art and literature throughout history.
In the Middle Ages, the name Suzana gained popularity in various European regions, particularly in Spain and Portugal. It was a common name among noble families and was often given to daughters of aristocratic lineage. One notable figure from this period is Suzana de Sousa (1515-1580), a Portuguese noblewoman who served as a lady-in-waiting to Queen Catherine of Austria.
During the Renaissance, the name Suzana was embraced by many prominent families in Italy. One notable bearer of the name was Suzana Anguissola (1532-1625), an Italian Renaissance painter who was renowned for her portraits and self-portraits. She was one of the first women to achieve significant recognition as a professional artist during a time when the art world was dominated by men.
In the 17th century, the name Suzana was popular in France and was often associated with literary and intellectual circles. One notable figure from this period is Suzana Necker (1737-1794), a French-Swiss salonist and writer who hosted one of the most influential salons in Paris during the Age of Enlightenment. Her salon was frequented by many renowned philosophers, writers, and intellectuals of the time.
Another notable bearer of the name is Suzana Blunt (1809-1892), an English traveler and writer who gained fame for her accounts of her travels in the Middle East and her writings on the lives of women in the Ottoman Empire. Her work shed light on the experiences and perspectives of women in the region during the 19th century.
While these are just a few examples, the name Suzana has been carried by many remarkable individuals throughout history, spanning various cultures, time periods, and fields of endeavor. Its enduring popularity can be attributed to its rich historical and cultural significance, as well as its elegant and melodic sound.
People
Suzana + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Suzana 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
Suzana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Suzana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,132 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Suzana 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 302,787 US residents.
Is Suzana a common name?
We classify Suzana as "Rare". It ranks above 90.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,213 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Suzana most popular?
The single biggest year for Suzana was 1979, when 43 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Suzana is about 36 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Suzana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Suzana 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.