Samael
Every Samael since 1998 — 523 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Samael
Samael is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,366 in 2025 with 35 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1998, 523 American babies have been named Samael. Its peak came in 2022, when 62 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Samael stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Samael year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35 | #3,366 |
| 2024 | 44 | #2,904 |
| 2023 | 55 | #2,474 |
| 2022 | 62 | #2,317 |
| 2021 | 51 | #2,583 |
| 2020 | 33 | #3,404 |
| 2019 | 35 | #3,332 |
| 2018 | 24 | #4,325 |
| 2017 | 27 | #3,965 |
| 2016 | 15 | #6,003 |
| 2015 | 11 | #7,432 |
| 2014 | 5 | #13,705 |
| 2013 | 15 | #5,870 |
| 2012 | 10 | #8,032 |
| 2011 | 6 | #12,000 |
| 2010 | 15 | #5,983 |
| 2009 | 6 | #12,206 |
| 2008 | 7 | #10,816 |
| 2007 | 13 | #6,545 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8,606 |
| 2005 | 6 | #11,214 |
| 2004 | 11 | #6,893 |
| 2003 | 6 | #10,635 |
| 2002 | 6 | #10,425 |
| 2001 | 5 | #11,982 |
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Famous people named Samael
- Samael Aun Weor Writer · 1917–1977
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Samael in 2025?
Samael ranked #3,366 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 35 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Samael?
523 babies have been named Samael in the United States since 1998, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Samael most popular?
Samael peaked in 2022, when 62 newborns received the name.
Is Samael a boy or girl name?
Samael is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Samael rising or falling?
Samael is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Samael?
Well-known people named Samael include Samael Aun Weor (writer).