Susan

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ORIGIN AND HISTORY

Greek form, Sousanna^[1], from Hebrew, showshannah^[1], from suws, to be cheerful

The name Susan derives from the French “Susanne,” which stemmed from the Late Latin “Susanna” meaning “lily” or “rose.” The name originated from the Hebrew “shoshannah.” Gaelic forms of Susan are “Susanna,” “Sosanna,” “Susan” and “Siiisan” – the latter two being Scottish. The Anglo-Normans brougth the name to Ireland.

In the Old Testament of the Bible, Susanna was falsely accused of adultery, and whose accusers were eventually condemned. In the New Testament of the Bible, Susanna ministered to Jesus Christ.

POPULARITY

According to the 1990 United States Census, Susan ranked as the 8th most popular female first name and the 67,386th most popular last name. In the United States, the name ranked in the Top 1,000 most popular girls' names every decade since 1880 and in the Top 1,000 most popular boys' names in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. In the 21st century, the name ranked in the Top 700 most popular girls' names every year from 2000 (429th) through 2006 (611th), but the name’s popularity appears to be on the decline.

United States Popularity of the girl's name Susan in the 21st Century:

• Year: 2006 Rank:611th
• Year: 2005 Rank:609th
• Year: 2004 Rank:565th
• Year: 2003 Rank:514th
• Year: 2002 Rank:475th
• Year: 2001 Rank:450th
• Year: 2000 Rank:429th

FACTS

• August 11th is celebrated in France in honor of the name Suzanne.
• “Susan” is the name of a lunar crater.

NAMESAKES

• “Susan Pevensie” is one of the main characters, and siblings, in C.S. Lewis’ book The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and Prince Caspian.
• “Susan Van Heusen” is the name of a song by Gilbert O'Sullivan.
• “Susan” is a song by singer and songwriter Aimee Mann.
• “Suzie Q” is a song by the rock group “Creedence Clearwater Revivial.”
• “Suzanne” is the name of a song by Leonard Cohen.
• “Sorry Suzanne” is a song by the English beat group “The Hollies.”
• “Susie Q Sailaway” is a song by the music group “Self.”
• “Suzy Lee” is the name of a song by the rock duo “The White Stripes.”
• “Oh Sweet Susannah” is a song by “The Mooney Suzuki.”

FAMOUS PERSONS

• Susan B. Anthony – American suffrage leader and feminist who appears on the one dollar U.S. coin. She was instrumental in advancing women’s rights regarding voting, during the 19th century.
• Susan Sarandon - Television and film actress who won an Academy Award (Oscar) for “Best Actress in a Leading Role” for the 1995 movie Dead Man Walking. Additionally, she was nominated for four other Oscars for acting.
• Susan Hayward – Television and film actress who won an Academy Award (Oscar) for “Best Actress in a Leading Role” for her work in the 1958 movie I Want to Live! She was also nominated for Oscars for her acting abilities on four separate occassions.

OTHER SUSAN'S

Susan Smith, Susan Johnson, Susan Williams, Susan Jones, Susan Brown, Susan Davis, Susan Miller, Susan Wilson, Susan Moore, Susan Taylor, Susan Aaby, Susan Aadalen, Susan Aadland, Susan Aagaard, Susan Aagard, Susan Aagenas, Susan Aahl, Susan Aakre, Susan Aalborg-glenn, Susan Aalderink, Susan Aalqam, Susan Aalseth, Susan Aalund, Susan Aamody, Susan Aamot, Susan Aanei, Susan Aanonsen, Susan Aardema-coughlin, Susan Aardrup, Susan Aarestad, Susan Aarhus, Susan Aarins, Susan Aarne, Susan Aaron, Susan Aaron-schiveley, Susan Aaronj, Susan Abdinour, Susan Ackard, Susan Ackbury, Susan Ackel, Susan Airozo, Susan Alzenajui, Susan Ambrosier, Susan Assim, Susan Ayloush, Susan Gail, Susan Aabye, Susan Aakerreed, Susan Aalders, Susan Aalsburg, More results

Author: Rich Kachold

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