Samatha
girl nameSamatha entered the US charts in 1964, peaked at #780 in 1989, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1964–2025
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rank today
#780
peak (1989)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #2205 |
| 1970s | #1516 |
| 1980s | #1019 |
| 1990s | #1468 |
| 2000s | #4609 |
| 2010s | #11890 |
Living bearers
About 4,100 people named Samatha are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Samatha alive today was born around 1987, making them about 38 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Samatha in 2025?
- Samatha is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Samatha most popular?
- Samatha peaked in 1989, reaching #780 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Samatha with classmates?
- Samatha will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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