Samba
boy nameSamba entered the US charts in 1997, peaked at #6036 in 2010, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1997–2025
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rank today
#6036
peak (2010)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #9265 |
| 2000s | #7677 |
| 2010s | #8669 |
| 2020s | #8337 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Samba has been most popular in NY.
Living bearers
About 200 people named Samba are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Samba alive today was born around 2012, making them about 13 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Samba in 2025?
- Samba is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Samba most popular?
- Samba peaked in 2010, reaching #6036 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Samba with classmates?
- Samba will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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