Samantha
boy nameSamantha entered the US charts in 1965, peaked at #926 in 1989, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1965–2025
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rank today
#926
peak (1989)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #3172 |
| 1970s | #3150 |
| 1980s | #1885 |
| 1990s | #2347 |
| 2000s | #5157 |
| 2010s | #9200 |
Living bearers
About 1,200 people named Samantha are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Samantha alive today was born around 1990, making them about 35 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 is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Samantha most popular?
- Samantha peaked in 1989, reaching #926 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Samantha with classmates?
- Samantha will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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