How Many People Are Named Sammuel?
Complete statistics for the name Sammuel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Sammuel, a very rare male name, is held by just 1 in 149,758 Americans today, making it one of the least common names in the country. With only 2,204 people named Sammuel alive in the US, it peaked in popularity back in 2009 with 61 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity and self-expression.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 44All 2,679 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: 2009Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Sammuel Through the Generations
Sammuel has seen a steady decline since its peak in 2009, reflecting a trend among newer generation names. Today, the average age of someone named Sammuel is 44, indicating that many were born during the late '70s and early '80s. The distribution of ages shows a fairly even spread, with 39% under 30, 29% between 30 and 60, and 32% over 60, suggesting a diverse group of individuals across different life stages.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Sammuel's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Sammuel
How Many People Have the Name Sammuel?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,204 people in the United States currently share the name Sammuel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 149,758 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Sammuel a Common or Rare Name?
Sammuel 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 Sammuel Mean?
Sammuel means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Sammuel in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Sammuel Most Popular?
The name Sammuel reached peak popularity in 2009, with 61 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 Sammuel?
Approximately 2,204 people named Sammuel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,679. That works out to roughly 1 in 149,758 Americans.
Is Sammuel a rare name?
Sammuel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 149,758 Americans has this name.
What does the name Sammuel mean?
Sammuel means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Sammuel more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Sammuel are male and 0% are female.
When was Sammuel most popular?
Sammuel peaked in 2009 with 61 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.