How Many People Are Named Sammi?

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

Sammi
Very Rare
American

Sammi is a very rare female name, with only 1,663 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 198,403 Americans. That's pretty unique! The majority of people named Sammi are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~1,663
Living in US
1 in 198,403
Americans
2002
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes warmth
🌐
Origin
American
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Warm Friendly Energetic Creative
1
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 1 are natural leaders, that's why they're often found taking charge in various situations.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

31,098
Worldwide Bearers
#27,155
Global Rank
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
12,372
🇮🇳 India
12,113
🇺🇸 United States
2,585
🇨🇳 China
588
🇵🇰 Pakistan
495
🇦🇺 Australia
437
🇬🇧 England
415
🇬🇭 Ghana
393
🇮🇩 Indonesia
339
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
175

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
55 (3%)
♀ Female
1,608 (97%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 32
845
Would be under 30 (49%)
785
Would be 30–60 (46%)
83
Would be over 60 (5%)

All 1,713 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: 2002

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
91
Classic Feel
30
Modern Appeal
90
International
98

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

📜 Sammi Through the Generations

Sammi has seen its peak popularity in 2002 when there were 51 births, but since then, it's been on a steady decline. Today, the average age of someone named Sammi is 32, with a significant portion of 845 individuals being under 30 years old. This younger demographic makes Sammi a name that's firmly rooted in the current generation, reflecting a trend towards more contemporary naming choices.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 103
New York 71
Texas 66
Kansas 5
Oklahoma 5

✨ Similar Names to Sammi

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Sammi's American roots

📄 About the Name Sammi

How Many People Have the Name Sammi?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,663 people in the United States currently share the name Sammi. That works out to roughly 1 in every 198,403 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Sammi a Common or Rare Name?

Sammi 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 Sammi Mean?

Sammi means "modern coinage, evokes warmth" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Sammi in SSA data, approximately 3% are male and 97% are female.

When Was Sammi Most Popular?

The name Sammi reached peak popularity in 2002, with 51 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 Sammi?

Approximately 1,663 people named Sammi live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,713. That works out to roughly 1 in 198,403 Americans.

Is Sammi a rare name?

Sammi is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 198,403 Americans has this name.

What does the name Sammi mean?

Sammi means "modern coinage, evokes warmth" and comes from American origins.

Is Sammi more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 3% of people named Sammi are male and 97% are female.

When was Sammi most popular?

Sammi peaked in 2002 with 51 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.

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 US1,663
All-Time Births1,713
1 in X1 in 198,403
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age32
Peak Year2002
World Rank#27,155
Male %3%
Female %97%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.