Suzanne
Meaning: Lily — pure beauty and graceful innocence
Origin: French/Hebrew
Gender: Unisex
Rank in France: #5666
Total births: 290,488
History: French form of Susanna, from the Hebrew Shoshana meaning lily. Suzanne Valadon was a pioneering French painter and model for Renoir. Suzanne Lenglen dominated tennis. Popular in France in the early 1900s.
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| Current rank (2021) | #84 |
| Babies named Suzanne in 2021 | 562 |
| Total recorded in France | 290,429 |
| Peak year | 1920 (9,485 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #4 |
| Years in records | 1900–2021 (122 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 33 spots |
Frequently asked about Suzanne
What does the name Suzanne mean?
Suzanne means “Lily — pure beauty and graceful innocence” from French/Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Suzanne?
Suzanne has French/Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “Lily — pure beauty and graceful innocence”.
How popular is Suzanne in France?
Suzanne ranked #84 in France in 2021 — given to 562 babies that year.
When was Suzanne most popular?
Suzanne peaked in 1920 with 9,485 babies registered that year in France.
Is Suzanne a boy or girl name?
Suzanne is predominantly a girls' name in France — over 90% of Suzannes in registered births are female.
Is the name Suzanne rising or falling in popularity?
Suzanne has risen 33 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in France — from #117 in 2016 to #84 in 2021.
How long has Suzanne been recorded in France?
Suzanne appears in birth records in France across 122 years — from 1900 through 2021.