How Many People Are Named Samanta?
Complete statistics for the name Samanta: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Samanta is a rare, modern name that's very uncommon in the US, with only 1,817 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 181,622 Americans. It peaked in popularity in 2005 when there were 98 births, but it's still a young name with most of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 6 typically symbolizes harmony, balance, and responsibility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 23All 1,840 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: 2005Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Samanta Through the Generations
Samanta, a name that's been around since the mid-20th century, saw its highest usage in 2005 with 98 births. Since then, it's become less popular, but it remains a name associated with youth, with 76% of those named Samanta being under 30 years old. The name's current distribution shows 1,390 under-30s, 450 aged between 30 and 60, and none over 60, indicating a strong generational skew towards younger individuals.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Samanta's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Samanta
How Many People Have the Name Samanta?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 427 people in the United States currently share the name Samanta. That works out to roughly 1 in every 776,228 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Samanta a Common or Rare Name?
Samanta 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 Samanta Mean?
Samanta means "creative variant of Samantha" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Samanta in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Samanta Most Popular?
The name Samanta reached peak popularity in 2005, with 98 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Samanta?
Approximately 427 people named Samanta live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 427. That works out to roughly 1 in 776,228 Americans.
Is Samanta a rare name?
Samanta is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 776,228 Americans has this name.
What does the name Samanta mean?
Samanta means "creative variant of Samantha" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Samanta more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Samanta are male and 100% are female.
When was Samanta most popular?
Samanta peaked in 2005 with 98 births that year. Current trend: 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.