UK girl's name
Susana
A feminine name derived from the Hebrew name Shoshana, meaning "lily" or "rose".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Susana is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Susana popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5687, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2000, with 9 births.
This profile covers 70 England and Wales registrations across 16 recorded years from 1996 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 33% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 70 living people in the UK are called Susana. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Susana ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2000, when 9 girls were registered as Susana.
- • About 70 living people in the UK are estimated to have Susana as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5687
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2000
9 births
Estimated living
70
2026
Meaning
What does Susana mean?
The name Susana is a feminine given name derived from the Hebrew name Shoshana, which means "lily" or "rose." Its origins can be traced back to ancient Israel, where it was a popular name among Jewish communities.
The earliest recorded use of the name Susana can be found in the Book of Daniel, an ancient Jewish text that is part of the Hebrew Bible. In this book, Susana is portrayed as a virtuous woman who was falsely accused of adultery but ultimately vindicated through divine intervention.
In the Christian tradition, Susana is also mentioned in the Apocryphal book of Susanna, which is included in some versions of the Bible. This text further solidified the name's association with virtue and righteousness.
Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Susana. One of the earliest examples is Susana Monteiro (1590-1668), a Portuguese-Brazilian woman who played a significant role in the early colonization of Brazil.
Another notable figure is Susana Rowson (1762-1824), an American novelist, playwright, and actress who is considered one of the first successful female writers in America.
In the realm of literature, Susana Pollock (1839-1923) was a prominent Irish novelist and short story writer who explored themes of social justice and women's rights in her works.
The name Susana also has a strong presence in the world of art. Susana Solano (1946-2011) was a renowned Colombian painter and sculptor known for her vibrant and expressive works.
Additionally, Susana Baca (born 1944) is a celebrated Peruvian singer and activist who has been instrumental in preserving and promoting Afro-Peruvian music and culture.
While these are just a few examples, the name Susana has been borne by countless women throughout history, each leaving their unique mark on the world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Susana over time
The chart below shows babies named Susana registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Susana, the clearest high point is 2000. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Susana by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Susana was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5111 | 7 | 2 |
| 2010s | #5033 | 23 | 6 |
| 2000s | #3248 | 29 | 5 |
| 1990s | #3463 | 11 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Susana
- Sophie 103,803
- Sophia 46,936
- Scarlett 34,261
- Sienna 32,418
- Sofia 29,136
- Sarah 27,961
- Shannon 25,510
- Summer 24,167
- Sara 14,205
- Skye 13,654
- Samantha 12,697
- Stephanie 9,309
FAQ
Susana: questions and answers
How popular is the name Susana in the UK right now?
In 2023, Susana was ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Susana most popular?
The peak year on record was 2000, with 9 babies registered as Susana in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Susana?
A feminine name derived from the Hebrew name Shoshana, meaning "lily" or "rose".
How many people are called Susana in the UK?
A total of 70 babies have been registered as Susana across the 16 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.