How Many People Are Named Samuel?
people in the United States are named Samuel
1 in 411 people has this name
Popularity Rank
ββ Common
Population Percentage
Of US population
Peak Year
14,845 births
Trend
Declining
π Name Origin & Meaning
Meaning:
From the Hebrew name Χ©ΧΦ°ΧΧΦΌΧΦ΅Χ (Shemu'el) which could mean either "name of God" or "God has heard". As told in the Books of Samuel in the Old Testament, Samuel was the last of the ruling judges. He led the Israelites during a period of domination by the Philistines, who were ultimately defeated in battle at Mizpah. Later he anointed Saul to be the first king of Israel, and even later anointed his successor David.... [more]
β§ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
π₯ Age Distribution
Average Age: 45.3 years old
π Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
π State-Wise Distribution
π‘ Fun Facts About "Samuel"
- 8,317 babies were named Samuel in 2024
- Most popular in the year 2001
- Currently declining in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in California
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