Sam
boy name#647 in 2025Sam entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #30 in 1882, ranks #647 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#647
rank today
#30
peak (1882)
428
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #34 |
| 1890s | #43 |
| 1900s | #41 |
| 1910s | #65 |
| 1920s | #93 |
| 1930s | #127 |
| 1940s | #162 |
| 1950s | #224 |
| 1960s | #266 |
| 1970s | #369 |
| 1980s | #429 |
| 1990s | #421 |
| 2000s | #451 |
| 2010s | #543 |
| 2020s | #657 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Sam has been most popular in CA, NY, TX.
Living bearers
About 49,500 people named Sam are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sam alive today was born around 1933, making them about 92 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sam in 2025?
- Sam ranks #647 among US boy names in 2025, with 428 babies given the name.
- When was the name Sam most popular?
- Sam peaked in 1882, reaching #30 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Sam with classmates?
- Sam will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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