Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Samara.
National Rank (2025)
#320
All-Time Peak Rank
#256 (2018)
Total U.S. Births
22,764
Unisex Distribution0.0% Boy / 100.0% GirlBalance: Single-Gender Archetype
💡 The Samara Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Samara
According to SSA data, Samara achieved its highest historical rank of #256 in 2018. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2018 with 1,270 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 111.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 77 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Samara scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+111.7% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,270Births in 2018
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
77Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:5
1950s:68
1960s:180
1970s:898
1980s:1,082
1990s:1,772
2000s:5,967
2010s:6,853
2020s:5,939
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesSa-ma-ra
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with S, a letter used by only 7.9% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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