Sammy
boy name#1852 in 2025Sammy entered the US charts in 1896, peaked at #170 in 1946, ranks #1852 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1896–2025
#1852
rank today
#170
peak (1946)
85
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1101 |
| 1900s | #993 |
| 1910s | #794 |
| 1920s | #467 |
| 1930s | #267 |
| 1940s | #188 |
| 1950s | #248 |
| 1960s | #303 |
| 1970s | #408 |
| 1980s | #547 |
| 1990s | #712 |
| 2000s | #891 |
| 2010s | #1348 |
| 2020s | #1615 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Sammy has been most popular in TX, CA, NY.
Living bearers
About 29,000 people named Sammy are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sammy alive today was born around 1958, making them about 67 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sammy in 2025?
- Sammy ranks #1852 among US boy names in 2025, with 85 babies given the name.
- When was the name Sammy most popular?
- Sammy peaked in 1946, reaching #170 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Sammy with classmates?
- Sammy will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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