How Many People Are Named Samson?

12,235

people in the United States are named Samson

1 in 27,380 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#2454

πŸ’Ž Rare

Population Percentage

0.0037%

Of US population

Peak Year

2024

582 births

Trend

β†’

Stable

πŸ“– Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: Biblical, English, French, Biblical Latin
Pronunciation: SAM-sΙ™n (English), SAHN-SAWN (French)
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From the Hebrew name Χ©ΧΦ΄ΧžΦ°Χ©ΧΧ•ΦΉΧŸ (Shimshon) which meant "sun". Samson was an Old Testament hero granted exceptional strength by God. His mistress Delilah betrayed him and cut his hair, stripping him of his power. Thus he was captured by the Philistines, blinded, and brought to their temple. However, in a final act of strength, he pulled down the pillars of the temple upon himself and his captors.... [more]

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.0%
Male
100.0%

This name is Primarily Male

πŸ‘₯ Age Distribution

Average Age: 21.9 years old

Young (<30) 9,170
74.9%
Adult (30–60) 2,101
17.2%
Senior (>60) 964
7.9%

πŸ“ˆ Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1892 to 2024

πŸ“ State-Wise Distribution

California 1,419
Texas 855
New York 744
Florida 455
Ohio 368
Hawaii 346
Washington 262
Pennsylvania 248
Illinois 233
Georgia 220

πŸ’‘ Fun Facts About "Samson"

  • 582 babies were named Samson in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2024
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1892
  • Most popular in California

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