Total births
139
Unisex name · since 1980
Samnang
139 babies named Samnang in U.S. Social Security records since 1980, with the highest year being 1986. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 139
- total births
- 1980–2005
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 83%
- born in that decade
Samnang is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 139 have been recorded since 1980.
Social Security Administration records show Samnang recorded 139 times among boys since 1980, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys 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 1980 to 2005.
- 139 total births
- 1980–2005 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 83% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
139 boys have been named Samnang since 1980, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2005.
- 139
- total births
- 1980–2005
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 83%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
83% of everyone ever named Samnang was born in this single decade.
1986
Single peak year
22 babies were named Samnang in 1986 - its busiest year on record.
Samnang's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Samnang's SSA record in two at 1987 and the more recent half accounts for 38% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 62%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1991, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1986 peak of 22, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Samnang at a glance
Last recorded 2005Peak year
1986
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1980
Samnang popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1980–2005
- Peak year (1986)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 26 years of records
Samnang popularity over time - girls
28 total births recorded since 1983 (Samnang as girls' name)
Samnang by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Samnang's strongest decade.
116 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 83% of all-time use.
Samnang births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
116 births
- 1990s 18
1990s
18 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 116 births (83% of all-time use).
Samnang by state
Where Samnang concentrates geographically, total births since 1980
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 8 | 5.8% |
| #2 | Massachusetts | | 5 | 3.6% |
California share of Samnang's total US births 5.8%
Even split
8 of 139 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Samnang? ▼
139 babies have been named Samnang since 1980. It was last recorded in 2005. The peak year was 1986 with 22 births.
When was Samnang most popular? ▼
Samnang was most popular in the 1980s decade with 116 total births. The single peak year was 1986.
Where is Samnang most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Samnang are California (8 births), Massachusetts (5 births).
Is Samnang a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Samnang is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 139 births, and as a girl's name it has 28 births.
How long has the name Samnang been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Samnang since 1980 -- 26 years through the most recent 2005 data.
What names are similar to Samnang? ▼
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 Samnang's data
- Samnang's decade-level peak was the 1980s (116 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Samnangs (8 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 Samnang
Nearby Names Like Samnang
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Samnang
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 Samnang side by side: Samnang vs Samuel Samnang vs Sam Samnang vs Sammy
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, 1980–2005 (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. "Samnang: Baby Name Since 1980 - 139 Births, Peak 1986." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/samnang. 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 Samnang 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.