Susann is a charming and distinctive given name of Germanic origin, derived from the Latin 'Susanna,' which means "lily" or "rose." It was popularized through the apocryphal story of Susanna and the Elders in the Book of Daniel. This name gained significant usage during the Middle Ages across Europe, particularly in Germanic-speaking regions like Germany and Scandinavia. Today, it continues to be a beloved choice among parents seeking a name that is classic yet unique for their daughters.
The name Susann experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the century from 1910 to 2008. The earliest years saw a moderate number of births, with peaks around the 1930s and late 1940s reaching as high as 121 births in 1943. However, by the 1970s, the popularity of the name began to decline sharply, dropping below 50 births per year from 1970 onwards, with some years even falling into single digits. The total number of births recorded for the name Susann over this period is 3091.