Total births
492
Girls' name · since 1960
Samanthia
Since 1960, U.S. Social Security records show 492 babies named Samanthia, peaking in 1965. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 492
- total births
- 1960–2002
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
Samanthia sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 492 recorded since 1960.
Social Security Administration records show Samanthia recorded 492 times among girls since 1960, 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 1960 to 2002.
- 492 total births
- 1960–2002 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 31% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
492 girls have been named Samanthia since 1960, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2002.
- 492
- total births
- 1960–2002
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Samanthia was born in this single decade.
1965
Single peak year
29 babies were named Samanthia in 1965 - its busiest year on record.
Samanthia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Samanthia's SSA record in two at 1981 and the more recent half accounts for 55% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 45%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1963, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1965 peak of 29, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Samanthia at a glance
Last recorded 2002Peak year
1965
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1960
Samanthia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1960–2002
- Peak year (1965)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 43 years of records
Samanthia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Samanthia's strongest decade.
154 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Samanthia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s
1960s
118 births
- 1970s
1970s
90 births
- 1980s
1980s
154 births
- 1990s
1990s
113 births
- 2000s 17
2000s
17 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 154 births (31% of all-time use).
Samanthia by state
Where Samanthia concentrates geographically, total births since 1960
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 6 | 1.2% |
| #2 | Florida | | 6 | 1.2% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 5 | 1.0% |
California share of Samanthia's total US births 1.2%
Even split
6 of 492 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Samanthia? ▼
492 babies have been named Samanthia since 1960. It was last recorded in 2002. The peak year was 1965 with 29 births.
When was Samanthia most popular? ▼
Samanthia was most popular in the 1980s decade with 154 total births. The single peak year was 1965.
Where is Samanthia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Samanthia are California (6 births), Florida (6 births), Georgia (5 births).
How long has the name Samanthia been used? ▼
Records for Samanthia go back to 1960, giving 43 years of history through 2002.
What names are similar to Samanthia? ▼
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 Samanthia's data
- Samanthia's decade-level peak was the 1980s (154 total births); usage has since declined to 17 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Samanthias (6 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 Samanthia
Nearby Names Like Samanthia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Samanthia
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Samara Girl
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Samira Girl
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Sammie Girl
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Samiyah Girl
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Compare Samanthia side by side: Samanthia vs Samantha Samanthia vs Samara Samanthia 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, 1960–2002 (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. "Samanthia: Baby Name Since 1960 - 492 Births, Peak 1965." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/samanthia. 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 Samanthia 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.