Sam
Sam is a timeless name of Hebrew origin, derived from Samuel, meaning 'told by God' or 'God has heard.' It works beautifully both as a standalone name and as a nickname, conveying warmth and approachability.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 432. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 546
- 2012: 510
- 2013: 480
- 2014: 523
- 2015: 523
- 2016: 478
- 2017: 528
- 2018: 453
- 2019: 443
- 2020: 402
- 2021: 412
- 2022: 418
- 2023: 403
- 2024: 425
- 2025: 428
- 2026 (projected): 432
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most languages
- •Works well in both casual and professional settings
- •Can be used as a standalone name or short for Samuel
- •Gender-neutral appeal though traditionally male
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Statistics
127,234
Total births since 1880
1918
Peak year
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