Sam
Peaked at #30 nationally in 1882, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Sam has been recorded 1% of the time for girls and 99% of the time for boys.
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Sam — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#1170
in 1913
Current rank
#6572
in 2024
Years tracked
123
1888–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1888, Sam reached its peak popularity for girls in 1913, ranking #1170 nationally with 23 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #8878 (2014) to #6572 (2024) — a 26% improvement.
As of 2024, Sam ranks #6572 nationally for girls, with 18 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #6,572 | 18 |
| 2023 | #9,492 | 11 |
| 2022 | #6,663 | 18 |
| 2021 | #6,372 | 19 |
| 2020 | #8,857 | 12 |
| 2019 | #8,070 | 14 |
| 2018 | #8,529 | 13 |
| 2017 | #9,252 | 12 |
Sam — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#30
in 1882
Current rank
#651
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Sam reached its peak popularity for boys in 1882, ranking #30 nationally with 555 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #534 (2014) to #651 (2024) — a 18% drop.
As of 2024, Sam ranks #651 nationally for boys, with 423 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #651 | 423 |
| 2023 | #675 | 403 |
| 2022 | #658 | 418 |
| 2021 | #659 | 412 |
| 2020 | #655 | 402 |
| 2019 | #618 | 442 |
| 2018 | #604 | 453 |
| 2017 | #538 | 527 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Sam most popular?
Sam was most popular in 1882, when it ranked #30 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Sam becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Sam?
At least 128,347 babies have been recorded with the name Sam in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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