Suzannah
Girl name · 24 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Suzannah: 24 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1976.
Suzannah, a graceful variant of Susanna, traces its roots to the Hebrew *Shoshannah*, meaning "lily" or "rose" – a bloom that has lent the name a timeless, gentle elegance across cultures. Perhaps its most famous bearer is the biblical Susanna, whose story of virtue and deliverance appears in the Book of Daniel, while modern historian Suzannah Lipscomb has brought the name into contemporary prominence. Though no major place directly shares its etymology, the name gained widespread cultural resonance through Stephen Foster's 1848 folk song "Oh! Susanna," which helped cement its place in the American musical tradition. This spelling, with its distinctive 'z' and double 'n,' offers a slightly more ornate take on the classic Susan, appealing to parents drawn to names that feel both familiar and distinctly special.
Girl 8 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19763 babies
- Latest (2002)
- #6403 babies
- Total births
- 24since 1976
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y