How Many People Are Named Samad?

Complete statistics for the name Samad: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Samad
Very Rare
Arabic

Samad means 'peaceful' in Arabic, making it a serene choice for parents. Only 795 people named Samad live in the US today, which is just 1 in 415,037 Americans, truly setting it apart as a rare gem. The majority, 65%, are under 30, showing it's a name for the younger generation.

~1,446
Living in US
1 in 229,218
Americans
2002
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Peaceful
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Calm Thoughtful Reflective
11
Life Path Number

Life-path number 11 is often associated with spiritual insight and intuition, suggesting that people named Samad might excel in fields requiring deep understanding and empathy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

177,266
Worldwide Bearers
#5,930
Global Rank
🇮🇷 Iran
63,569
🇮🇳 India
41,113
🇮🇩 Indonesia
15,264
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
10,841
🇵🇰 Pakistan
7,482
🇦🇿 Azerbaijan
5,964
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
5,957
🇵🇭 Philippines
4,179
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
3,882
🇹🇯 Tajikistan
3,698

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
795 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 25
529
Would be under 30 (65%)
288
Would be 30–60 (35%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 817 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2002

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
85
Classic Feel
26
Modern Appeal
94
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Samad Through the Generations

Samad has seen its peak in 2002 when 29 babies were given this name, marking a significant moment in its adoption journey. Today, the name's popularity is slowly declining, but it remains a modern choice with an average age of 25. Among those named Samad, 529 are under 30, 288 are between 30 and 60, and none are over 60, indicating a strong presence among younger adults.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New Jersey 197
Pennsylvania 42
New York 10
Texas 5

✨ Similar Names to Samad

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Samad's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Samad

How Many People Have the Name Samad?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,446 people in the United States currently share the name Samad. That works out to roughly 1 in every 229,218 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Samad a Common or Rare Name?

Samad is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Samad Mean?

Samad means "peaceful" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Samad in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Samad Most Popular?

The name Samad reached peak popularity in 2002, with 29 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Samad?

Approximately 1,446 people named Samad live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,446. That works out to roughly 1 in 229,218 Americans.

Is Samad a rare name?

Samad is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 229,218 Americans has this name.

What does the name Samad mean?

Samad means "peaceful" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Samad more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Samad are male and 0% are female.

When was Samad most popular?

Samad peaked in 2002 with 29 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,446
All-Time Births1,446
1 in X1 in 229,218
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age25
Peak Year2002
World Rank#5,930
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.