Sambo
boy nameSambo entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #3277 in 1934, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1918–2025
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rank today
#3277
peak (1934)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4174 |
| 1920s | #3896 |
| 1930s | #3277 |
| 1980s | #6121 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Sambo are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Sambo alive today was born around 1924, making them about 101 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sambo in 2025?
- Sambo is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Sambo most popular?
- Sambo peaked in 1934, reaching #3277 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Sambo with classmates?
- Sambo will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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