Total births
262
Girls' name · since 1965
Samanth
Since 1965, U.S. Social Security records show 262 babies named Samanth, peaking in 1988. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 262
- total births
- 1965–2007
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
262 girls have been named Samanth since 1965, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Samanth recorded 262 times among girls since 1965, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1965 to 2007.
- 262 total births
- 1965–2007 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
262 girls have been named Samanth since 1965, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2007.
- 262
- total births
- 1965–2007
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Samanth was born in this single decade.
1988
Single peak year
31 babies were named Samanth in 1988 - its busiest year on record.
Samanth's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Samanth's full recorded timeline at 1987, 69% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 31% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1970, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1988 peak of 31 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Samanth at a glance
Last recorded 2007Peak year
1988
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1965
Samanth popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1965–2007
- Peak year (1988)
- 31
- Annual births at peak, across 43 years of records
Samanth by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Samanth's strongest decade.
130 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Samanth births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 7
1960s
7 births
- 1970s 25
1970s
25 births
- 1980s
1980s
130 births
- 1990s
1990s
95 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 130 births (50% of all-time use).
Samanth by state
Where Samanth concentrates geographically, total births since 1965
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 15 | 5.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 6 | 2.3% |
California share of Samanth's total US births 5.7%
Even split
15 of 262 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Samanth? ▼
Since 1965, Social Security records show 262 babies named Samanth. The most recent recorded year was 2007. Its busiest year on record was 1988, with 31 births.
When was Samanth most popular? ▼
Samanth was most popular in the 1980s decade with 130 total births. The single peak year was 1988.
Where is Samanth most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Samanth are California (15 births), Texas (6 births).
How long has the name Samanth been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Samanth since 1965 -- 43 years through the most recent 2007 data.
What names are similar to Samanth? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Samantha, Samara, Samira, Sammie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Samanth's data
- Samanth's decade-level peak was the 1980s (130 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Samanths (15 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Samanth
Nearby Names Like Samanth
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Samanth
Samantha Girl
#126 592,847 births
Samara Girl
#309 22,764 births
Samira Girl
#774 8,875 births
Sammie Girl
#4389 7,833 births
Samiyah Girl
#1439 5,255 births
Compare Samanth side by side: Samanth vs Samantha Samanth vs Samara Samanth vs Samira
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1965–2007 (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. "Samanth: Baby Name Since 1965 - 262 Births, Peak 1988." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/samanth. 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 Samanth 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.