Samuel
girl name#10917 in 2025Samuel entered the US charts in 1890, peaked at #1213 in 1891, ranks #10917 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1890–2025
#10917
rank today
#1213
peak (1891)
8
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1329 |
| 1900s | #1772 |
| 1910s | #2405 |
| 1920s | #1807 |
| 1930s | #1880 |
| 1940s | #2102 |
| 1950s | #2381 |
| 1960s | #2371 |
| 1970s | #2295 |
| 1980s | #2130 |
| 1990s | #3701 |
| 2000s | #5368 |
| 2010s | #8580 |
| 2020s | #10825 |
Living bearers
About 2,200 people named Samuel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Samuel alive today was born around 1976, making them about 49 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Samuel in 2025?
- Samuel ranks #10917 among US girl names in 2025, with 8 babies given the name.
- When was the name Samuel most popular?
- Samuel peaked in 1891, reaching #1213 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Samuel with classmates?
- Samuel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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