Shmuel
boy name#920 in 2025Shmuel entered the US charts in 1953, peaked at #913 in 2022, ranks #920 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1953–2025
#920
rank today
#913
peak (2022)
256
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #3606 |
| 1960s | #2873 |
| 1970s | #1969 |
| 1980s | #1383 |
| 1990s | #1411 |
| 2000s | #1346 |
| 2010s | #1068 |
| 2020s | #967 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Shmuel has been most popular in NJ, NY, CA.
Living bearers
About 5,800 people named Shmuel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shmuel alive today was born around 2011, making them about 14 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shmuel in 2025?
- Shmuel ranks #920 among US boy names in 2025, with 256 babies given the name.
- When was the name Shmuel most popular?
- Shmuel peaked in 2022, reaching #913 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Shmuel with classmates?
- Shmuel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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