Total births
113
Girls' name · since 1982
Samanthan
Samanthan has 113 recorded births since 1982 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1987 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 113
- total births
- 1982–1992
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 82%
- born in that decade
113 girls have been named Samanthan since 1982, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Samanthan recorded 113 times among girls since 1982, 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 1982 to 1992.
- 113 total births
- 1982–1992 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 82% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
113 girls have been named Samanthan since 1982, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1992.
- 113
- total births
- 1982–1992
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 82%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
82% of everyone ever named Samanthan was born in this single decade.
1987
Single peak year
22 babies were named Samanthan in 1987 - its busiest year on record.
Samanthan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Samanthan's SSA record in two at 1988 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1992, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1987 peak of 22, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Samanthan at a glance
Last recorded 1992Peak year
1987
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1982
Samanthan popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1982–1992
- Peak year (1987)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 11 years of records
Samanthan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Samanthan's strongest decade.
93 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 82% of all-time use.
Samanthan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
93 births
- 1990s 20
1990s
20 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 93 births (82% of all-time use).
Samanthan by state
Where Samanthan concentrates geographically, total births since 1982
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 11 | 9.7% |
New York share of Samanthan's total US births 9.7%
11 of 113 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Samanthan? ▼
Since 1982, Social Security records show 113 babies named Samanthan. The most recent recorded year was 1992. Its busiest year on record was 1987, with 22 births.
When was Samanthan most popular? ▼
Samanthan was most popular in the 1980s decade with 93 total births. The single peak year was 1987.
Where is Samanthan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Samanthan are New York (11 births).
How long has the name Samanthan been used? ▼
Records for Samanthan go back to 1982, giving 11 years of history through 1992.
What names are similar to Samanthan? ▼
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 Samanthan's data
- Samanthan's decade-level peak was the 1980s (93 total births); usage has since declined to 20 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Samanthans (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Samanthan
Nearby Names Like Samanthan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Samanthan
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Samara Girl
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Samira Girl
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Sammie Girl
#4389 7,833 births
Samiyah Girl
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Compare Samanthan side by side: Samanthan vs Samantha Samanthan vs Samara Samanthan vs Samira
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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, 1982–1992 (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. "Samanthan: Baby Name Since 1982 - 113 Births, Peak 1987." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/samanthan. 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 Samanthan 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.