How Many People Are Named Samnang?

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

Samnang
Very Rare
Khmer

Samnang is a very rare male name, with only 159 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 2,077,256 Americans. The majority of those named Samnang are around 40 years old, with the peak year of popularity being 1986 when 32 babies were given this name.

~159
Living in US
1 in 2,077,256
Americans
1986
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Cambodian origin, meaning 'to be happy'
🌐
Origin
Khmer
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Joyful Content
6
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 6 are known for their nurturing nature and strong family bonds.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

86,305
Worldwide Bearers
#11,600
Global Rank
🇰🇭 Cambodia
85,565
🇺🇸 United States
585
🇹🇭 Thailand
50
🇫🇷 France
43
🇨🇦 Canada
27
🇻🇳 Vietnam
8
🇲🇾 Malaysia
4
🇦🇺 Australia
3
🇰🇷 South Korea
3
🇮🇳 India
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
132 (83%)
♀ Female
27 (17%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 40
5
Would be under 30 (3%)
162
Would be 30–60 (97%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 167 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: 1986

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
64
Classic Feel
30
Modern Appeal
70
International
99

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

📜 Samnang Through the Generations

Over the decades, Samnang has maintained a stable presence, with its popularity peaking in 1986 when 32 babies received the name. Today, the name is predominantly held by individuals aged 30 to 60, with only five under 30 and none over 60. This distribution suggests a generation gap where the name is less favored among younger parents but remains a cherished choice for some.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 8
Massachusetts 5

✨ Similar Names to Samnang

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Samnang's Khmer roots

📄 About the Name Samnang

How Many People Have the Name Samnang?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 159 people in the United States currently share the name Samnang. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,077,256 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Samnang a Common or Rare Name?

Samnang 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 Samnang Mean?

Samnang means "Cambodian origin, meaning 'to be happy'" and comes from Khmer origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Samnang in SSA data, approximately 83% are male and 17% are female.

When Was Samnang Most Popular?

The name Samnang reached peak popularity in 1986, with 32 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 Samnang?

Approximately 159 people named Samnang live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 167. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,077,256 Americans.

Is Samnang a rare name?

Samnang is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,077,256 Americans has this name.

What does the name Samnang mean?

Samnang means "Cambodian origin, meaning 'to be happy'" and comes from Khmer origins.

Is Samnang more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 83% of people named Samnang are male and 17% are female.

When was Samnang most popular?

Samnang peaked in 1986 with 32 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.

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 US159
All-Time Births167
1 in X1 in 2,077,256
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age40
Peak Year1986
World Rank#11,600
Male %83%
Female %17%

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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.