How Many People Are Named Samanth?

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

Samanth
Very Rare
American

Samanth is a very rare female name, with only 255 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,295,524 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1988 with 31 births, but it's remained stable since then, becoming a modern choice for newer generations.

~255
Living in US
1 in 1,295,524
Americans
1988
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes elegance
🌐
Origin
American
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Elegant Refined Sophisticated
22
Life Path Number

People with life-path number 22 are believed to be natural leaders and visionaries.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

946
Worldwide Bearers
#262,692
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
610
🇺🇸 United States
138
🇬🇧 England
103
🇧🇷 Brazil
30
🇿🇦 South Africa
15
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
9
🇶🇦 Qatar
5
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
4
🇬🇾 Guyana
4
🇱🇾 Libya
4

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
255 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 39
5
Would be under 30 (2%)
250
Would be 30–60 (95%)
7
Would be over 60 (3%)

All 262 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: 1988

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
71
Classic Feel
29
Modern Appeal
71
International
82

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

📜 Samanth Through the Generations

Samanth has seen a steady presence through the decades, with its peak occurring in 1988 when 31 babies were given this name. Today, there are 255 individuals named Samanth living in the United States, with most being between the ages of 30 and 60. This age distribution suggests that while the name isn't particularly old, it has found a comfortable niche among adults, with only a small percentage under 30 or over 60.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 15
Texas 6

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Samanth's American roots

📄 About the Name Samanth

How Many People Have the Name Samanth?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 255 people in the United States currently share the name Samanth. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,295,524 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Samanth a Common or Rare Name?

Samanth 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 Samanth Mean?

Samanth means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Samanth Most Popular?

The name Samanth reached peak popularity in 1988, with 31 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Samanth?

Approximately 255 people named Samanth live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 262. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,295,524 Americans.

Is Samanth a rare name?

Samanth is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,295,524 Americans has this name.

What does the name Samanth mean?

Samanth means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins.

Is Samanth more male or female?

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

When was Samanth most popular?

Samanth peaked in 1988 with 31 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US255
All-Time Births262
1 in X1 in 1,295,524
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age39
Peak Year1988
World Rank#262,692
Male %0%
Female %100%

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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.