Samuel
boy name#18 in 2025Samuel entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #17 in 1880, ranks #18 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#18
rank today
#17
peak (1880)
8,334
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #18 |
| 1890s | #25 |
| 1900s | #32 |
| 1910s | #37 |
| 1920s | #47 |
| 1930s | #61 |
| 1940s | #65 |
| 1950s | #74 |
| 1960s | #81 |
| 1970s | #61 |
| 1980s | #52 |
| 1990s | #34 |
| 2000s | #25 |
| 2010s | #23 |
| 2020s | #20 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Samuel has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 632,000 people named Samuel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Samuel alive today was born around 1989, making them about 36 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 #18 among US boy names in 2025, with 8,334 babies given the name.
- When was the name Samuel most popular?
- Samuel peaked in 1880, reaching #17 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Samuel with classmates?
- Roughly 1 in 8 classrooms will have a Samuel.
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