Sampson
boy name#3379 in 2025Sampson entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #409 in 1898, ranks #3379 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#3379
rank today
#409
peak (1898)
34
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #730 |
| 1890s | #734 |
| 1900s | #750 |
| 1910s | #1169 |
| 1920s | #1225 |
| 1930s | #1339 |
| 1940s | #1440 |
| 1950s | #1403 |
| 1960s | #1646 |
| 1970s | #2067 |
| 1980s | #1908 |
| 1990s | #2220 |
| 2000s | #2925 |
| 2010s | #2777 |
| 2020s | #2999 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Sampson has been most popular in CA, NC, TX.
Living bearers
About 2,500 people named Sampson are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sampson alive today was born around 1969, making them about 56 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sampson in 2025?
- Sampson ranks #3379 among US boy names in 2025, with 34 babies given the name.
- When was the name Sampson most popular?
- Sampson peaked in 1898, reaching #409 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Sampson with classmates?
- Sampson will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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