Total births
723
Girls' name · since 1913
Sammye
Sammye has 723 recorded births since 1913 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1947 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 723
- total births
- 1913–1976
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
723 girls have been named Sammye since 1913, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Sammye recorded 723 times among girls since 1913, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1940s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1913 to 1976.
- 723 total births
- 1913–1976 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 31% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
723 girls have been named Sammye since 1913, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1976.
- 723
- total births
- 1913–1976
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Sammye was born in this single decade.
1947
Single peak year
29 babies were named Sammye in 1947 - its busiest year on record.
Sammye's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Sammye splits its recorded history at 1942: 54% of all births land in the more recent half, 46% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1919 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1947 peak of 29 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Sammye at a glance
Last recorded 1976Peak year
1947
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1913
Sammye popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–1976
- Peak year (1947)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 64 years of records
Sammye by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Sammye's strongest decade.
223 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Sammye births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 38
1910s
38 births
- 1920s
1920s
118 births
- 1930s
1930s
142 births
- 1940s
1940s
223 births
- 1950s
1950s
137 births
- 1960s 54
1960s
54 births
- 1970s 11
1970s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 223 births (31% of all-time use).
How Sammye compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Sammye's total volume
Sammye vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Sammye by state
Where Sammye concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 173 | 23.9% |
| #2 | Arkansas | | 17 | 2.4% |
| #3 | Tennessee | | 10 | 1.4% |
| #4 | Oklahoma | | 6 | 0.8% |
Texas share of Sammye's total US births 23.9%
Even split
173 of 723 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sammye? ▼
723 babies have been named Sammye since 1913. It was last recorded in 1976. The peak year was 1947 with 29 births.
When was Sammye most popular? ▼
Sammye was most popular in the 1940s decade with 223 total births. The single peak year was 1947.
Where is Sammye most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sammye are Texas (173 births), Arkansas (17 births), Tennessee (10 births).
How long has the name Sammye been used? ▼
Records for Sammye go back to 1913, giving 64 years of history through 1976.
What names are similar to Sammye? ▼
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 Sammye's data
- Sammye's decade-level peak was the 1940s (223 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Sammyes (173 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Sammye
Nearby Names Like Sammye
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sammye
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 Sammye side by side: Sammye vs Samantha Sammye vs Samara Sammye 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, 1913–1976 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Sammye: Baby Name Since 1913 - 723 Births, Peak 1947." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sammye. 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 Sammye 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.