Total births
2,703
Boys' name · since 1917
Sammuel
Sammuel has 2,703 recorded births since 1917 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2009 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3539
- among boys today
- 2,703
- born since 1917
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 75%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Sammuel is the #3539 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 2,703 recorded since 1917.
Social Security Administration records show Sammuel recorded 2,703 times among boys since 1917, holding rank #3539 nationally today, ahead of 75% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1917 to 2025.
- #3539 among boys today
- 2,703 born since 1917
- 2000s peak decade
- 75% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Sammuel is currently the #3539 boys' name in America, more common than 75% of boys - 2,703 born since 1917, peaking in the 2000s.
- #3539
- among boys today
- 2,703
- born since 1917
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 75%
- more common than other boys
Sammuel vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3539
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 75% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
18% of everyone ever named Sammuel was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
61 babies were named Sammuel in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
How Sammuel compares
2,703 Top 18% higher than 82% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Sammuel's all-time total is 7x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Sammuel | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,703 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 61 | 23 | 22,252 |
Sammuel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Sammuel's SSA record in two at 1972 and the more recent half accounts for 64% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 36%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1918, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2009 peak of 61, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Sammuel at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2009
Current rank
#3,539
Active since
1917
Sammuel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1917–2025
- Peak year (2009)
- 61
- Annual births at peak, across 109 years of records
Sammuel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Sammuel's strongest decade.
479 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 18% of all-time use.
Sammuel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 12
1910s
12 births
- 1920s 92
1920s
92 births
- 1930s 95
1930s
95 births
- 1940s
1940s
192 births
- 1950s
1950s
318 births
- 1960s
1960s
229 births
- 1970s 178
1970s
178 births
- 1980s
1980s
276 births
- 1990s
1990s
345 births
- 2000s
2000s
479 births
- 2010s
2010s
335 births
- 2020s 152
2020s
152 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 479 births (18% of all-time use).
How Sammuel compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Sammuel's total volume
Sammuel vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Sammuel by state
Where Sammuel concentrates geographically, total births since 1917
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 213 | 7.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 126 | 4.7% |
| #3 | Florida | | 40 | 1.5% |
| #4 | New York | | 16 | 0.6% |
| #5 | Alabama | | 5 | 0.2% |
| #6 | Louisiana | | 5 | 0.2% |
| #7 | Mississippi | | 5 | 0.2% |
California share of Sammuel's total US births 7.9%
Even split
213 of 2,703 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sammuel? ▼
Sammuel has been given to 2,703 babies in the U.S. since 1917, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #3539 as of the latest data. 61 babies were born in 2009, its single highest year.
When was Sammuel most popular? ▼
Sammuel was most popular in the 2000s decade with 479 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Sammuel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sammuel are California (213 births), Texas (126 births), Florida (40 births).
How long has the name Sammuel been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Sammuel since 1917 -- 109 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Sammuel? ▼
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.
What to do with Sammuel's data
- Sammuel's decade-level peak was the 2000s (479 total births); usage has since declined to 152 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Sammuels (213 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 Sammuel
Nearby Names Like Sammuel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sammuel
Samuel Boy
#17 820,196 births
Sam Boy
#650 127,234 births
Sammy Boy
#1544 43,382 births
Sammie Boy
#4893 20,836 births
Samson Boy
#522 12,879 births
Compare Sammuel side by side: Sammuel vs Samuel Sammuel vs Sam Sammuel vs Sammy
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Sammuel
Henryk #3538
450 births · Peak 2017
Kendell #3540
4,802 births · Peak 1990
Welles #3537
470 births · Peak 2021
Gamaliel #3541
1,950 births · Peak 2004
Wayde #3536
2,304 births · Peak 1959
Davey #3542
3,346 births · Peak 1955
Erin #3535
9,478 births · Peak 1974
Wilfredo #3543
9,577 births · Peak 1980
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1917–2025 (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. "Sammuel: #3539 Boys' Name - 2,703 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sammuel. 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 Sammuel 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 June 2026.