NAME PROFILE
Sam
Sam is a diminutive of Samuel, meaning 'God has heard.' it has a universal, friendly appeal and suggests a personality that is approachable, loyal, and balanced.
Key Stats
| Total births | 128,810 |
| Gender | Male (83% / 17%) |
| Peak year | 1918 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 21%TN — 20%TX — 20%GA — 20%OH — 20%
Notable People
Sam Cooke (Singer) · Sam Elliott (Actor) · Sam Smith (Singer) · Sam Rockwell (Actor) · Sam Shepard (Playwright)
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