Total births
23
Girls' name · since 1974
Samica
Since 1974, U.S. Social Security records show 23 babies named Samica, peaking in 1980. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 23
- total births
- 1974–1980
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 70%
- born in that decade
23 girls have been named Samica since 1974, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Samica recorded 23 times among girls since 1974, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 1980.
- 23 total births
- 1974–1980 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 70% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
23 girls have been named Samica since 1974, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1980.
- 23
- total births
- 1974–1980
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 70%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
70% of everyone ever named Samica was born in this single decade.
1980
Single peak year
7 babies were named Samica in 1980 - its busiest year on record.
Samica's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Samica's SSA record in two at 1978 and the more recent half accounts for 52% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 48%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1977, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1980 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Samica at a glance
Last recorded 1980Peak year
1980
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Samica popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–1980
- Peak year (1980)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 7 years of records
Samica by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Samica's strongest decade.
16 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 70% of all-time use.
Samica births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
16 births
- 1980s
1980s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 16 births (70% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Samica? ▼
Samica has been given to 23 babies in the U.S. since 1974, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1980. 7 babies were born in 1980, its single highest year.
When was Samica most popular? ▼
Samica was most popular in the 1970s decade with 16 total births. The single peak year was 1980.
How long has the name Samica been used? ▼
Records for Samica go back to 1974, giving 7 years of history through 1980.
What names are similar to Samica? ▼
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 Samica's data
- Samica's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (16 total births) through the 1980s (7) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Samica
Nearby Names Like Samica
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Samica
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 Samica side by side: Samica vs Samantha Samica vs Samara Samica 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, 1974–1980 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Samica: Baby Name Since 1974 - 23 Births, Peak 1980." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/samica. 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 Samica 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.