Total births
311
Girls' name · since 1965
Samona
Since 1965, U.S. Social Security records show 311 babies named Samona, peaking in 1971. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 311
- total births
- 1965–2020
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
Samona is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 311 have been recorded since 1965.
Social Security Administration records show Samona recorded 311 times among girls since 1965, 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 1965 to 2020.
- 311 total births
- 1965–2020 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 37% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
311 girls have been named Samona since 1965, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2020.
- 311
- total births
- 1965–2020
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Samona was born in this single decade.
1971
Single peak year
15 babies were named Samona in 1971 - its busiest year on record.
Samona's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Samona's SSA record in two at 1983 and the more recent half accounts for 41% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 59%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1994, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1971 peak of 15, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Samona at a glance
Last recorded 2020Peak year
1971
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1965
Samona popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1965–2020
- Peak year (1971)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 56 years of records
Samona by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Samona's strongest decade.
115 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Samona births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 38
1960s
38 births
- 1970s
1970s
115 births
- 1980s
1980s
81 births
- 1990s 37
1990s
37 births
- 2000s 24
2000s
24 births
- 2010s 11
2010s
11 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 115 births (37% of all-time use).
Samona by state
Where Samona concentrates geographically, total births since 1965
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Michigan | | 5 | 1.6% |
Michigan share of Samona's total US births 1.6%
5 of 311 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Samona? ▼
311 babies have been named Samona since 1965. It was last recorded in 2020. The peak year was 1971 with 15 births.
When was Samona most popular? ▼
Samona was most popular in the 1970s decade with 115 total births. The single peak year was 1971.
Where is Samona most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Samona are Michigan (5 births).
How long has the name Samona been used? ▼
Records for Samona go back to 1965, giving 56 years of history through 2020.
What names are similar to Samona? ▼
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 Samona's data
- Samona's decade-level peak was the 1970s (115 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Michigan records the most Samonas (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Michigan 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 Samona
Nearby Names Like Samona
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Samona
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 Samona side by side: Samona vs Samantha Samona vs Samara Samona vs Samira
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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, 1965–2020 (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. "Samona: Baby Name Since 1965 - 311 Births, Peak 1971." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/samona. 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 Samona 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.