How Many People Are Named Sammie?

Complete statistics for the name Sammie in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Sammie
Very Rare
28,619
Estimated People
1 in 11,531
1 in X Americans
1947
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
20,818 (73%)
♀ Female
7,801 (27%)
73%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 79

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 1,705
Arkansas 1,262
Arizona 10
California 399
Florida 902
Georgia 2,297
Illinois 383
Indiana 29
Kansas 10
Kentucky 446
Louisiana 902
Michigan 90
Missouri 311
Mississippi 3,773
North Carolina 585
New Jersey 5
New Mexico 10
New York 69
Ohio 54
Oklahoma 647
Pennsylvania 16
South Carolina 2,460
Tennessee 1,572
Texas 3,795
Virginia 114
West Virginia 40
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 33.3%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Sammie

How Many People Have the Name Sammie in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 28,619 people in the United States currently share the name Sammie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 11,531 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Sammie a Common or Rare Name?

Sammie is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Sammie Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Sammie are covered in full on the Sammie name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Sammie Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Sammie in SSA data, approximately 73% are male and 27% are female. Sammie leans male but is used by both genders. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Sammie Most Popular?

The name Sammie reached peak popularity in 1947, with 492 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Sammie Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Sammie across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Sammie?

Approximately 28,619 people in the United States share the name Sammie, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Sammie a rare name?

Sammie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 11,531 Americans has this name.

What does the name Sammie mean?

The meaning and origin of Sammie is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Sammie more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 73% of people named Sammie are male and 27% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Sammie most popular?

The name Sammie reached its peak in 1947, with 492 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People28,619
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 11,531
GenderMale
Avg Age79
Peak Year1947
Male %73%
Female %27%

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