How Many People Are Named Samual?
Complete statistics for the name Samual: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Samual, a very rare male name, is held by just 4,184 people in the US today, making it unique as only 1 in 78,872 Americans share this name. The name peaked in popularity in 1997 with 127 births, showing a declining trend since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 4 symbolizes stability and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 51All 5,584 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: 1997Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Samual Through the Generations
Over the decades, Samual has seen its highest birth years in the late 20th century, particularly in 1997 when 127 babies were given this name. Today, the name's bearers are evenly distributed across different age groups, with 31% under 30, 34% aged 30-60, and 35% over 60, indicating a fairly even spread. This suggests that while the name isn't as popular as it once was, it still holds a place among classic and modern choices.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Samual's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Samual
How Many People Have the Name Samual?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 137 people in the United States currently share the name Samual. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,419,338 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Samual a Common or Rare Name?
Samual 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 Samual Mean?
Samual means "creative variant of Samuel" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Samual in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Samual Most Popular?
The name Samual reached peak popularity in 1997, with 127 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 Samual?
Approximately 137 people named Samual live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 137. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,419,338 Americans.
Is Samual a rare name?
Samual is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,419,338 Americans has this name.
What does the name Samual mean?
Samual means "creative variant of Samuel" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Samual more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Samual are male and 0% are female.
When was Samual most popular?
Samual peaked in 1997 with 127 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.