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Susanne

Girl name · 381 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Susanne: 381 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 32 births in 1975.

Susanne, a classic name with enduring appeal, is the French and Scandinavian form of Susanna, which traces back to the Hebrew name Shoshannah, meaning "lily" or "lotus flower." The name's most prominent bearer in the English-speaking world is likely Susanne "Suzi" Quatro, the pioneering American-born rock musician and actress known for her hit "Can the Can" and her role on the sitcom *Happy Days*. In literature, Susanne is the name of the heroine in Voltaire's novel *Candide*. The name shares its root with the flower name Susan, as well as related forms like Suzanne. Interestingly, while Susanna appears in the Bible as a woman who ministered to Jesus, Susanne itself does not appear in the King James Version.

Girl 23 of 52 years

Peak year
197532 babies
Latest (2007)
#7443 babies
Total births
381since 1974
5-year trend
▼ 65%vs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1975 · 32
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).