Baby Name Popularity Profile

Samson

Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Samson.

National Rank (2025)

#477

All-Time Peak Rank

#477 (2025)

Total U.S. Births

12,879

Unisex Distribution 100.0% Boy / 0.0% Girl Balance: Single-Gender Archetype

        💡 The Samson Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
    

📖 The Story Behind Samson

According to SSA data, Samson achieved its highest historical rank of #477 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 639 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 47.2%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 115 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Samson scaled historically over the last century:

5-Year Trajectory Velocity Rising

10-Year Decadal Shift Change +47.2% Growth

18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 639 Births in 2025

Years in Top 100

0 yrs

Registry Appearance Streak

115 Years

Historical Volatility Highly Volatile

Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes

1880s: 0

1890s: 19

1900s: 18

1910s: 135

1920s: 169

1930s: 138

1940s: 145

1950s: 243

1960s: 255

1970s: 530

1980s: 937

1990s: 1,273

2000s: 1,915

2010s: 3,902

2020s: 3,200

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Sam-son

Letter Count 6 Letters

Spelling Complexity Moderate

Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with S, a letter used by only 7.9% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking Local Zone State Hawaii

Strongest Geographic Region Footprint South

States with Core Active Data 44 States Regions

State Region	2025 Absolute Rank	Total Historical Births	Peak Year	5-Year Velocity
Hawaii	#176	353	1993	Insufficient historical volume
Utah	#372	188	2018	Insufficient historical volume
Arizona	#553	230	2020	Insufficient historical volume
Washington	#439	279	2016	Insufficient historical volume
Oregon	#435	143	2016	Insufficient historical volume
Idaho	#430	61	2018	Insufficient historical volume
California	#536	1,477	2025	+56.8% Growth
Colorado	#496	174	2024	Insufficient historical volume
Florida	#506	491	2025	+44.0% Growth
Alaska	Unranked	17	2016	Insufficient historical volume
Texas	#473	927	2025	+31.5% Growth
Nevada	Unranked	36	2014	Insufficient historical volume
New York	#556	774	2024	Insufficient historical volume
Maryland	#559	142	2019	Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota	#632	171	2015	Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee	#428	194	2024	Insufficient historical volume
Kansas	#510	95	2023	Insufficient historical volume
Georgia	#412	248	2025	Insufficient historical volume
Ohio	#425	394	2025	Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma	#291	113	2025	Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina	#427	236	2025	Insufficient historical volume
Alabama	#312	148	2025	Insufficient historical volume
Virginia	#555	182	2021	Insufficient historical volume
Missouri	#643	177	2020	Insufficient historical volume
Indiana	#392	187	2016	Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska	#425	56	2018	Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina	#597	102	2019	Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas	#484	70	2023	Insufficient historical volume
Michigan	#456	233	2025	Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky	#303	105	2025	Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts	#611	146	2022	Insufficient historical volume
Iowa	#562	76	2024	Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin	#474	110	2025	Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana	#585	95	2023	Insufficient historical volume
Montana	Unranked	16	2015	Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania	#485	270	2019	Insufficient historical volume
Illinois	#703	246	2018	Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey	#1157	132	2017	Insufficient historical volume
South Dakota	Unranked	12	2023	Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia	Unranked	10	1993	Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi	Unranked	27	2015	Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut	Unranked	22	2020	Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico	Unranked	10	2013	Insufficient historical volume
West Virginia	#368	5	2025	Insufficient historical volume

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