How Many People Are Named Sameul?

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

Sameul
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Sameul is a rare name with origins not widely documented, making each bearer unique. Only 553 people in the US today carry this name, which means 1 in 596,421 Americans have it. The name peaked in popularity in 1950, with a slow rise since then.

~553
Living in US
1 in 596,421
Americans
1950
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Samuel
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Determined Innovative Thoughtful
8
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 8 are believed to be natural leaders, often excelling in business and finance.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

8,849
Worldwide Bearers
#66,457
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
3,154
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
2,108
🇿🇦 South Africa
1,833
🇬🇭 Ghana
449
🇺🇸 United States
296
🇳🇦 Namibia
243
🇺🇬 Uganda
166
🇮🇳 India
101
🇪🇬 Egypt
87
🇨🇩 DR Congo
82

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
553 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 65
78
Would be under 30 (9%)
300
Would be 30–60 (34%)
493
Would be over 60 (57%)

All 871 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: 1950

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
86
Classic Feel
69
Modern Appeal
31
International
96

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

📜 Sameul Through the Generations

Sameul has seen a steady presence through the decades, though its peak was in 1950 when 20 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of those named Sameul are over 60, indicating a strong generational skew towards older individuals. With an average age of 65, Sameul is a name that bridges classic and modern sensibilities, slowly gaining traction among younger parents.

✨ Similar Names to Sameul

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Sameul's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Sameul

How Many People Have the Name Sameul?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 553 people in the United States currently share the name Sameul. That works out to roughly 1 in every 596,421 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Sameul a Common or Rare Name?

Sameul 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 Sameul Mean?

Sameul means "creative variant of Samuel" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Sameul Most Popular?

The name Sameul reached peak popularity in 1950, with 20 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Sameul?

Approximately 553 people named Sameul live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 871. That works out to roughly 1 in 596,421 Americans.

Is Sameul a rare name?

Sameul is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 596,421 Americans has this name.

What does the name Sameul mean?

Sameul means "creative variant of Samuel" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Sameul more male or female?

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

When was Sameul most popular?

Sameul peaked in 1950 with 20 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 US553
All-Time Births871
1 in X1 in 596,421
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age65
Peak Year1950
World Rank#66,457
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.