Samantha
Samantha is of Hebrew and Aramaic origin, derived from Samuel meaning 'told by God' or 'listener of God,' with the feminine suffix '-antha' meaning 'flower.' The name gained widespread popularity in English-speaking countries starting in the mid-20th century.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 1,857. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 7,400
- 2012: 6,938
- 2013: 6,516
- 2014: 5,735
- 2015: 5,347
- 2016: 4,956
- 2017: 4,333
- 2018: 3,924
- 2019: 3,369
- 2020: 2,956
- 2021: 2,599
- 2022: 2,605
- 2023: 2,372
- 2024: 2,232
- 2025: 1,973
- 2026 (projected): 1,857
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most English-speaking countries
- •Offers both feminine full name and gender-neutral nickname options
- •Strong professional presence while remaining warm and friendly
- •Popular across multiple generations, making it recognizable without being dated
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Statistics
592,847
Total births since 1880
1990
Peak year
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