Total births
22
Boys' name · since 1985
Sambath
Since 1985, U.S. Social Security records show 22 babies named Sambath, peaking in 1986. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 22
- total births
- 1985–1988
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
22 boys have been named Sambath since 1985, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Sambath has been recorded 22 times among boys since 1985, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1985 to 1988.
- 22 total births
- 1985–1988 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 100% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
22 boys have been named Sambath since 1985, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1988.
- 22
- total births
- 1985–1988
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
100% of everyone ever named Sambath was born in this single decade.
1986
Single peak year
9 babies were named Sambath in 1986 - its busiest year on record.
Sambath's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Sambath splits its recorded history at 1986: 68% of all births land in the more recent half, 32% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1988 (6 births) -- compare that against the 1986 peak of 9 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Sambath at a glance
Last recorded 1988Peak year
1986
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1985
Sambath popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1985–1988
- Peak year (1986)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 4 years of records
Sambath by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Sambath's strongest decade.
22 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 100% of all-time use.
Sambath births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
22 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 22 births (100% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sambath? ▼
Sambath has been given to 22 babies in the U.S. since 1985, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1988. 9 babies were born in 1986, its single highest year.
When was Sambath most popular? ▼
Sambath was most popular in the 1980s decade with 22 total births. The single peak year was 1986.
How long has the name Sambath been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Sambath since 1985 -- 4 years through the most recent 1988 data.
What names are similar to Sambath? ▼
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.
Keep exploring Sambath
Nearby Names Like Sambath
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sambath
Samuel Boy
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Sam Boy
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Sammy Boy
#1544 43,382 births
Sammie Boy
#4893 20,836 births
Samson Boy
#522 12,879 births
Compare Sambath side by side: Sambath vs Samuel Sambath vs Sam Sambath 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, 1985–1988 (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. "Sambath: Baby Name Since 1985 - 22 Births, Peak 1986." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sambath. 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 Sambath 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.