How popular is the name Samel in 2025?

Samel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Samel most popular?

Samel peaked in 1931, reaching #3095 among US boy names.

Samel will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Samel entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #3095 in 1931, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#3095

peak (1931)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Samel are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Samel alive today was born around 1930, making them about 95 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Samel in 2025?: Samel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Samel most popular?: Samel peaked in 1931, reaching #3095 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Samel with classmates?: Samel will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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