How Many People Are Named Samella?
Complete statistics for the name Samella: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Samella is a very rare female name, with only 312 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 1,058,066 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1918 with 25 births, and now most Samellas are over 60.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, understanding, and humanitarianism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 86All 716 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: 1918Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Samella Through the Generations
Throughout the generations, Samella has remained a stable, classic name with a strong presence among the older generation. With 312 living Samellas today, the name's peak year was 1918 when 25 babies were given this moniker. Currently, 90% of those named Samella are over 60, indicating a significant skew towards older individuals. This trend suggests that while the name isn't fading away, it's also not gaining much traction among younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Samella's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Samella
How Many People Have the Name Samella?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 312 people in the United States currently share the name Samella. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,058,066 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Samella a Common or Rare Name?
Samella 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 Samella Mean?
Samella means "creative variant of Sam" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Samella in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Samella Most Popular?
The name Samella reached peak popularity in 1918, with 25 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 Samella?
Approximately 312 people named Samella live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 716. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,058,066 Americans.
Is Samella a rare name?
Samella is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,058,066 Americans has this name.
What does the name Samella mean?
Samella means "creative variant of Sam" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Samella more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Samella are male and 100% are female.
When was Samella most popular?
Samella peaked in 1918 with 25 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.