Susan

Girl's name

Susan is derived from the Hebrew name Shoshannah, meaning "lily" or "rose." It has been used in English-speaking countries since the 19th century.

Meaning Lily
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 213
Peak year 1955

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Names Starting With S

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Susan B. Anthony - Women's suffrage leader.
  • Susan Sarandon - Actress and activist.
  • Susan Boyle - Singer, Britain's Got Talent contestant.
  • Susan Sontag - Writer, philosopher, and political activist.
  • Susan Lucci - Actress, known for All My Children.
  • Susan Rice - Former U.S. National Security Advisor.
  • Susan Wojcicki - CEO of YouTube.
  • Susan Tedeschi - Singer-songwriter, guitarist.
  • Susan Faludi - Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author.
  • Susan George - Actress, known for Straw Dogs.

Sisters for Susan

Girl names closely related to Susan

Martha Bryn Carolyn Lena Delaney Kathleen Katie Regan

Brothers for Susan

Boy names closely related to Susan

Melvin Reuben Jonas Trent Cole Norman Todd Shawn

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Susan

Shoshana Sue Susana Susanna Susanne Susie Suzan Suzanna

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