Total births
378
Boys' name · since 1993
Samaj
Samaj has 378 recorded births since 1993 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2012 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #5155
- among boys today
- 378
- born since 1993
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 64%
- more common than other boys
378 babies have been named Samaj since 1993, making it today's #5155 boys' name.
Samaj has 378 recorded births among boys since 1993, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #5155 as of the latest data, more common than 64% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1993 to 2025.
- #5155 among boys today
- 378 born since 1993
- 2010s peak decade
- 64% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Samaj is currently the #5155 boys' name in America, more common than 64% of boys - 378 born since 1993, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5155
- among boys today
- 378
- born since 1993
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 64%
- more common than other boys
Samaj vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5155
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 64% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Samaj was born in this single decade.
2012
Single peak year
27 babies were named Samaj in 2012 - its busiest year on record.
How Samaj compares
378 Top 49% higher than 51% of 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
Samaj's all-time total is 3% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Samaj | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 378 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 27 | 23 | 22,252 |
Samaj's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Samaj's full recorded timeline at 2012, 54% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 46% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1993, with just 7 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2012 peak of 27 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Samaj at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2012
Current rank
#5,155
Active since
1993
Samaj popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1993–2025
- Peak year (2012)
- 27
- Annual births at peak, across 33 years of records
Samaj popularity over time - girls
18 total births recorded since 2007 (Samaj as girls' name)
Samaj by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Samaj's strongest decade.
161 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Samaj births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 17
1990s
17 births
- 2000s
2000s
117 births
- 2010s
2010s
161 births
- 2020s
2020s
83 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 161 births (43% of all-time use).
Samaj by state
Where Samaj concentrates geographically, total births since 1993
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 38 | 10.1% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 5 | 1.3% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 5 | 1.3% |
Pennsylvania share of Samaj's total US births 10.1%
Even split
38 of 378 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Samaj? ▼
Since 1993, Social Security records show 378 babies named Samaj. Today it holds rank #5155 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2012, with 27 births.
When was Samaj most popular? ▼
Samaj was most popular in the 2010s decade with 161 total births. The single peak year was 2012.
Where is Samaj most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Samaj are Pennsylvania (38 births), Georgia (5 births), New Jersey (5 births).
How long has the name Samaj been used? ▼
Samaj has been recorded in Social Security data since 1993, spanning 33 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Samaj? ▼
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 Samaj's data
- Samaj's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (161 total births) through the 2020s (83) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Pennsylvania records the most Samajs (38 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania 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 Samaj
Nearby Names Like Samaj
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Samaj
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 Samaj side by side: Samaj vs Samuel Samaj vs Sam Samaj vs Sammy
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1993–2025 (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. "Samaj: #5155 Boys' Name - 378 Births, Peak 2012." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/samaj. 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 Samaj 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 July 2026.