Will my child share the name Susannah with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 6 UK babies named Susannah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Susannah in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Susannah becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Susannah is declining: down 1,256 places since 2020, to #3,705 in 2025. It peaked at #325 in 1996.

Is Susannah a good choice for a distinctive name?

Susannah is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Susannah a popular baby name in the United States?

Susannah does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Susannah

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Susannah is a distinctive choice, ranked #3705 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Susannah in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Susannah

Susannah has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 126 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #325 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Susannah is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Susannah in their class.