Total births
203
Boys' name · since 1992
Samaad
Since 1992, U.S. Social Security records show 203 babies named Samaad, peaking in 2009. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #12936
- among boys today
- 203
- born since 1992
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 10%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Samaad is the #12936 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 203 recorded since 1992.
Social Security Administration records show Samaad recorded 203 times among boys since 1992, holding rank #12936 nationally today, ahead of 10% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1992 to 2024.
- #12936 among boys today
- 203 born since 1992
- 2000s peak decade
- 10% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Samaad is currently the #12936 boys' name in America, more common than 10% of boys - 203 born since 1992, peaking in the 2000s.
- #12936
- among boys today
- 203
- born since 1992
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 10%
- more common than other boys
Samaad vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#12936
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 10% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Samaad was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
15 babies were named Samaad in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
How Samaad compares
203 38th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Samaad's all-time total is 45% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Samaad | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 203 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 15 | 23 | 22,252 |
Samaad's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Samaad splits its recorded history at 2010: 51% of all births land in the more recent half, 49% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1996 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2009 peak of 15 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Samaad at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2009
Current rank
#12,936
Active since
1992
Samaad popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1992–2024
- Peak year (2009)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 33 years of records
Samaad by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Samaad's strongest decade.
70 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Samaad births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
30 births
- 2000s
2000s
70 births
- 2010s
2010s
68 births
- 2020s
2020s
35 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 70 births (34% of all-time use).
Samaad by state
Where Samaad concentrates geographically, total births since 1992
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New Jersey | | 30 | 14.8% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 11 | 5.4% |
New Jersey share of Samaad's total US births 14.8%
Even split
30 of 203 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Samaad? ▼
203 babies have been named Samaad since 1992. It currently ranks #12936 among boys. The peak year was 2009 with 15 births.
When was Samaad most popular? ▼
Samaad was most popular in the 2000s decade with 70 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Samaad most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Samaad are New Jersey (30 births), Pennsylvania (11 births).
How long has the name Samaad been used? ▼
Records for Samaad go back to 1992, giving 33 years of history through 2024.
What names are similar to Samaad? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Samuel, Sam, Sammy, Sammie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Samaad's data
- Samaad's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (70 total births) through the 2020s (35) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New Jersey records the most Samaads (30 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New Jersey names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Samaad
Nearby Names Like Samaad
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Samaad
Samuel Boy
#17 820,196 births
Sam Boy
#650 127,234 births
Sammy Boy
#1544 43,382 births
Sammie Boy
#4893 20,836 births
Samson Boy
#522 12,879 births
Compare Samaad side by side: Samaad vs Samuel Samaad vs Sam Samaad vs Sammy
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Samaad
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1992–2024 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Samaad: #12936 Boys' Name - 203 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/samaad. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Samaad draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.