How Many People Are Named Sam?

128,347

people in the United States are named Sam

1 in 2,610 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#584

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.0383%

Of US population

Peak Year

1918

2,528 births

Trend

Stable

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
1.2%
Male
98.8%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 81.0 years old

Young (<30) 16,280
12.7%
Adult (30–60) 15,265
11.9%
Senior (>60) 96,802
75.4%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

New York 10,760
Texas 8,742
California 7,612
Illinois 6,451
Mississippi 4,842
Alabama 4,496
Ohio 4,406
Georgia 4,341
Pennsylvania 4,160
South Carolina 3,903

💡 Fun Facts About "Sam"

  • 441 babies were named Sam in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1918
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in New York

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