NAME PROFILE
Sampson
Derived from the Latin word 'Francus' meaning 'Frenchman' or 'free one.' It characterizes a person with a spirited, independent heart and a charming, vivacious personality that values liberty above all else.
Key Stats
| Total births | 3,901 |
| Gender | Male (11% / 89%) |
| Peak year | 2015 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1914 |
| Most recent | 2023 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English, French, Latin |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 36%SC — 22%NC — 18%AL — 12%GA — 12%
Notable People
Francie Swift (Actress, 'Gossip Girl') · Francie Larrieu Smith (Long-distance runner, Five-time Olympian) · Francie McCrory (Sprinter, Olympic gold medalist) · Francie Calfo (Television Producer, 'Empire') · Francie Nolan (Fictional character, 'A Tree Grows in Brooklyn')
Nicknames & Diminutives
FranCeceFancy
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