Holding steady, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Shoshanna since 1960
Babies named Shoshanna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 19 |
| 1970s | 143 |
| 1980s | 162 |
| 1990s | 164 |
| 2000s | 117 |
| 2010s | 172 |
| 2020s | 46 |
Meaning & origin
Shoshanna is a Hebrew name meaning lily, directly derived from the word shoshan. It shares roots with the more common Susanna and its variants. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1960, and while it has never been a top-tier name, it saw its highest usage in 1980, its peak year. In 2025, it ranked 10,107 with about 1 in every 178,585 newborn girls receiving the name. Its trajectory has been relatively stable, never experiencing a dramatic surge or decline. Shoshanna is distinctively feminine and remains a meaningful choice for families seeking a name with biblical and Hebrew origins.
Shoshanna is the Hebrew form of Susanna, deriving from the Hebrew word shoshan meaning lily. In the Bible, Susanna is a figure in the Book of Daniel. The name has been used among Jewish families for centuries and gained wider popularity in the United States during the 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shosh, Shoshi, Anna, Annie
Sibling names for Shoshanna
Names that share Shoshanna's style, for a brother or sister.
