Total births
26
Boys' name · since 1985
Samory
Since 1985, U.S. Social Security records show 26 babies named Samory, peaking in 1995. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 26
- total births
- 1985–2000
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 62%
- born in that decade
26 boys have been named Samory since 1985, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Samory recorded 26 times among boys since 1985, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1985 to 2000.
- 26 total births
- 1985–2000 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 62% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
26 boys have been named Samory since 1985, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2000.
- 26
- total births
- 1985–2000
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 62%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
62% of everyone ever named Samory was born in this single decade.
1995
Single peak year
11 babies were named Samory in 1995 - its busiest year on record.
Samory's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Samory's full recorded timeline at 1996, 38% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 62% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1985, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1995 peak of 11 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Samory at a glance
Last recorded 2000Peak year
1995
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1985
Samory popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1985–2000
- Peak year (1995)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 16 years of records
Samory by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Samory's strongest decade.
16 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 62% of all-time use.
Samory births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s
1990s
16 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 16 births (62% of all-time use).
Samory by state
Where Samory concentrates geographically, total births since 1985
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 5 | 19.2% |
New York share of Samory's total US births 19.2%
5 of 26 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Samory? ▼
Since 1985, Social Security records show 26 babies named Samory. The most recent recorded year was 2000. Its busiest year on record was 1995, with 11 births.
When was Samory most popular? ▼
Samory was most popular in the 1990s decade with 16 total births. The single peak year was 1995.
Where is Samory most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Samory are New York (5 births).
How long has the name Samory been used? ▼
Records for Samory go back to 1985, giving 16 years of history through 2000.
What names are similar to Samory? ▼
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 Samory's data
- Samory's decade-level peak was the 1990s (16 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.
- New York records the most Samorys (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Samory
Nearby Names Like Samory
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Samory
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 Samory side by side: Samory vs Samuel Samory vs Sam Samory 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, 1985–2000 (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. "Samory: Baby Name Since 1985 - 26 Births, Peak 1995." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/samory. 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 Samory 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.