Samantha
girl name#151 in 2025Samantha entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #3 in 1998, ranks #151 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
- 1964 — Bewitched premieres
#151
rank today
#3
peak (1998)
1,973
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #530 |
| 1890s | #730 |
| 1900s | #1116 |
| 1910s | #1580 |
| 1920s | #2186 |
| 1930s | #1964 |
| 1940s | #1627 |
| 1950s | #1617 |
| 1960s | #640 |
| 1970s | #110 |
| 1980s | #31 |
| 1990s | #5 |
| 2000s | #10 |
| 2010s | #40 |
| 2020s | #116 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Samantha has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida.
Living bearers
About 581,000 people named Samantha are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Samantha alive today was born around 1995, making them about 30 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Samantha in 2025?
- Samantha ranks #151 among US girl names in 2025, with 1,973 babies given the name.
- When was the name Samantha most popular?
- Samantha peaked in 1998, reaching #3 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Samantha with classmates?
- Samantha will almost certainly be the only one in school.
- What explains the spikes and dips on Samantha's chart?
- Samantha climbed after 1964 — Bewitched premieres.
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