Susanne is a feminine given name of German origin. It is composed of two elements: "sus" meaning lily and "anna" meaning grace or favor. Therefore, Susanne means "lily of grace." The name has been in use since the Middle Ages and was popularized during the Baroque period. It is often associated with the Christian tradition due to its religious connotations. However, it remains a unisex name and can be given to individuals regardless of their faith or gender identity. Susanne is also known for being the main character in "Susanna and the Elders," an erotic story from the Apocrypha, but this is not directly related to the origin or meaning of the name itself.
Based on the statistics provided, we can see that the name Susanne has experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over time in the United States.
The name first appeared in the top 1000 baby names list in 1881 with only five births recorded that year. It then fluctuated between six and nine births annually until 1906 when there were eleven births, marking a significant increase in popularity.
The period from 1906 to around 1932 saw the name's popularity steadily rise, with birth numbers increasing each year. The peak was reached in 1932 with 131 births, making Susanne one of the more popular names that year.
However, after this high point, the popularity of the name began to decline. Between 1934 and 1950, the number of annual births with the name Susanne hovered around the 600s and 700s, before dropping below 600 in 1951.
The late 1950s and early 1960s marked another peak for the name's popularity, with over 600 births annually. But this trend did not last long as the numbers began to decline once again after 1967.
From the mid-1970s onwards, Susanne was no longer in the top 1000 baby names list in many years. However, it is important to note that while popularity decreased significantly, there were still births registered with the name Susanne each year up until at least 2023.
In total, over the period of available statistics (from 1881 to 2023), there have been a combined total of 26,076 births recorded in the United States with the name Susanne. This indicates that while its popularity has varied greatly over time, it remains an enduring choice for parents nonetheless.