Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Samantha.
National Rank (2025)
#151
All-Time Peak Rank
#3 (1998)
Total U.S. Births
592,847
Unisex Distribution0.2% Boy / 99.8% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Samantha Vibe: This choice is considered a Declining Classic. A previously dominant name currently experiencing a prolonged generational cooling period.
📖 The Story Behind Samantha
According to SSA data, Samantha achieved its highest historical rank of #3 in 1998. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1990 with 25,868 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 63.1%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Samantha scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-63.1% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record25,868Births in 1990
Years in Top 100
45yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:159
1890s:174
1900s:135
1910s:181
1920s:186
1930s:175
1940s:292
1950s:486
1960s:11,027
1970s:28,906
1980s:121,124
1990s:224,023
2000s:134,313
2010s:56,929
2020s:14,737
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesSama-nt-ha
Letter Count8 Letters
Spelling ComplexityComplex
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 79.0% of SSA names. Starts with S, a letter used by only 7.9% of SSA names.
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