Carried by nearly 66,000 French women in 2025, this feminine first name marks a spectacular return to the national Top 100. Heir to a long biblical history and Belle Époque charm, today it appeals to parents in search of classic elegance and spiritual meaning.
A discreet but irresistible renaissance
After decades in the shadows, Suzanne is now taking pride of place in birth registers. Ranked among the 100 most given female first names in 2025 according to The Official Names (First Éditions), it perfectly embodies the trend of retro first names brought up to date, alongside Rose, Adèle or Joséphine.
This renewed interest can be explained by its balance between tradition and singularity: a long first name, sweet to the ear, carrying history and character, going against the tide of ephemeral fashions.
An origin imbued with symbols
From Hebrew Shoshannahmeaning “lily”, this first name finds its roots in the Bible. It evokes purity and natural beauty, symbolized by this delicate flower.
One of its first emblematic figures was Saint Suzanne of Rome, martyred in the 3rd century under the reign of Emperor Diocletian. The episode of the “chaste Suzanne”, unjustly accused of adultery and saved by the prophet Daniel, inspired many artists, from Rembrandt to Rubens, making this first name a symbol of courage and integrity.
A name that is both strong and refined
Beyond its history, this first name charms with its powerful characterology: independence, audacity, dynamism and assurance. Qualities which appeal to a generation of parents wishing to transmit an assertive and modern feminine image.
Variants – Suzanne, Suzane, Suzan, Suzanna or Susanne – demonstrate a linguistic flexibility that crosses cultures and eras, while maintaining the same elegant aura.
The eternal charm of the names of yesteryear
Part of the great wave of Belle Époque first names, this first name is now back in school, worn by a new generation. Alongside Louise, Madeleine, Victoire and Rosalie, he proves that vintage has never been so current.
And if it appeals so much, it’s undoubtedly because it combines what so many parents are looking for: a strong story, a soft sound and a timeless shine.
Feast: August 11
Meaning: “lily” (Hebrew)
Character: independent, dynamic, daring, confident.