How Many People Are Named Samael?

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

Samael
Very Rare
Hebrew

Samael, a very rare male name, is held by only 484 people in the US today, making up just 1 in 682,171 Americans. The majority of those named Samael are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.

~484
Living in US
1 in 682,171
Americans
2022
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Angel of death
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Mysterious Intense Powerful
6
Life Path Number

Life-path number 6 suggests balance, harmony, and responsibility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,462
Worldwide Bearers
#203,815
Global Rank
🇲🇽 Mexico
225
🇰🇭 Cambodia
184
🇧🇷 Brazil
170
🇨🇴 Colombia
140
🇸🇻 El Salvador
140
🇭🇳 Honduras
101
🇻🇪 Venezuela
73
🇷🇺 Russia
47
🇮🇳 India
47
🇺🇸 United States
42

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
484 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 9
488
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 488 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: 2022

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
80
Classic Feel
8
Modern Appeal
100
International
86

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

📜 Samael Through the Generations

Samael has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2022 with 62 births. With an average age of 9, it's clear that the name is favored among younger parents. Of the 488 total births recorded, all but a handful are under 30, indicating its status as a contemporary choice.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 82
California 52
Arizona 7
Florida 5

✨ Similar Names to Samael

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Samael's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Samael

How Many People Have the Name Samael?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 484 people in the United States currently share the name Samael. That works out to roughly 1 in every 682,171 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Samael a Common or Rare Name?

Samael 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 Samael Mean?

Samael means "angel of death" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Samael Most Popular?

The name Samael reached peak popularity in 2022, with 62 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Samael?

Approximately 484 people named Samael live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 488. That works out to roughly 1 in 682,171 Americans.

Is Samael a rare name?

Samael is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 682,171 Americans has this name.

What does the name Samael mean?

Samael means "angel of death" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Samael more male or female?

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

When was Samael most popular?

Samael peaked in 2022 with 62 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US484
All-Time Births488
1 in X1 in 682,171
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age9
Peak Year2022
World Rank#203,815
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.