How Many People Are Named Sammye?
Complete statistics for the name Sammye: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Sammye is a very rare female name, with only 341 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 967,732 Americans. The majority of those named Sammye are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1947.
📖 Meaning & Origin
It's believed that life-path number 22 represents a powerful blend of leadership and humanitarianism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 84All 723 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: 1947Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Sammye Through the Generations
Throughout the generations, Sammye has maintained a stable presence, though it peaked in 1947 with 29 births. Today, the name is predominantly held by older individuals, with 96% being over 60 years old. This age skew paints a picture of a name that was once popular among a specific generation but has since become less common, yet still cherished by those who carry it.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Sammye's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Sammye
How Many People Have the Name Sammye?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 341 people in the United States currently share the name Sammye. That works out to roughly 1 in every 967,732 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Sammye a Common or Rare Name?
Sammye 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 Sammye Mean?
Sammye means "creative variant of Sam" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Sammye in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Sammye Most Popular?
The name Sammye reached peak popularity in 1947, with 29 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 Sammye?
Approximately 341 people named Sammye live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 723. That works out to roughly 1 in 967,732 Americans.
Is Sammye a rare name?
Sammye is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 967,732 Americans has this name.
What does the name Sammye mean?
Sammye means "creative variant of Sam" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Sammye more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Sammye are male and 100% are female.
When was Sammye most popular?
Sammye peaked in 1947 with 29 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.