How popular is the name Samul in 2025?

Samul is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Samul most popular?

Samul peaked in 1882, reaching #943 among US boy names.

Samul will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Samul entered the US charts in 1882, peaked at #943 in 1882, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#943

peak (1882)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Samul are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Samul alive today was born around 1929, making them about 96 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Samul in 2025?: Samul is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Samul most popular?: Samul peaked in 1882, reaching #943 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Samul with classmates?: Samul will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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