Susann is a feminine given name of German origin. It is the German form of the Hebrew name Susanna or the Latin name Susannah. The name means "lily" in both Hebrew and Latin.
The name Susann has been used since ancient times, appearing in the Bible as one of King Ahasuerus' wives who was falsely accused of adultery by her jealous husband Haman. However, it became more popular during the Middle Ages when it was often used as a given name.
Today, Susann is still used as a given name in Germany and other German-speaking countries, but it is not as common as it once was. It remains a beautiful and unique name with a rich history behind it.
The name Susann has seen varied popularity over the years in the United States, as indicated by the birth statistics provided. Between 1910 and 1945, there were periods of both high and low usage, with a significant increase starting from 1943 onwards.
From 1943 to 1950, Susann was quite popular, with over 80 births each year, peaking at 114 births in 1950. This popularity continued into the early 1960s, with consistently around 40-60 births per year.
However, from the mid-1960s onwards, there was a steady decline in the usage of Susann as a baby name. By the late 1970s and throughout the 1980s and 1990s, it became quite uncommon, with fewer than 20 births per year.
In recent years (2004-2008), Susann has seen a slight resurgence in popularity, with around 5-7 births each year. Overall, the name Susann has been used for a total of 3091 births in the United States over the years recorded.