Samoan
girl nameSamoan entered the US charts in 1989, peaked at #11778 in 1994, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1989–2025
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rank today
#11778
peak (1994)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #12362 |
| 1990s | #11778 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Samoan are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Samoan alive today was born around 1994, making them about 31 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Samoan in 2025?
- Samoan is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Samoan most popular?
- Samoan peaked in 1994, reaching #11778 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Samoan with classmates?
- Samoan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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