Saman: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

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among boys

Babies in 2025

named Saman

How common

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boys born in 2025

Peak year

2001

24 babies

All-time total

406

#10,647 all-time among boys

First recorded

1979

in Social Security records

Saman popularity over time

406 babies have been named Saman since 1979, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure

Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras

BoysGirls

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Girls	Boys	Total	Per year	Change	Best rank
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1970s	–	9	9	1	–	#4,333
1980s	17	80	97	10	+978%	#3,690
1990s	54	91	145	15	+49%	#3,747
2000s	47	54	101	10	-30%	#7,425
2010s	–	48	48	5	-52%	#10,423
2020s (to 2025)	–	6	6	1	-79%	#12,099

The story of Saman

Saman is not currently in use for newborns in the United States: fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1979, 406 American babies have been named Saman, about 71% boys and 29% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2001, when 24 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 2000s.

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 Saman stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Saman?

The median living Saman is about 28 years old; half are between 22 and 36. An estimated 400 people named Saman are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Saman year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Girls	Girls rank	Boys	Boys rank
2025	–	–	–	–
2024	–	–	6	#12,099
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2018	–	–	5	#13,741
2017	–	–	7	#10,573
2016	–	–	5	#13,843
2015	–	–	7	#10,423
2014	–	–	7	#10,523
2013	–	–	5	#13,705
2012	–	–	5	#13,853
2011	–	–	7	#10,570
2010	–	–	–	–
2009	–	–	6	#12,208
2008	–	–	–	–
2007	–	–	6	#12,096
2006	5	#19,494	6	#11,795
2005	5	#18,636	5	#12,998
2004	–	–	10	#7,425
2003	5	#17,871	–	–
2002	7	#13,354	7	#9,206
2001	18	#6,259	6	#10,319
2000	7	#12,877	8	#8,069
1995	6	#13,032	10	#5,830
1990	6	#12,578	16	#3,747
1985	–	–	8	#5,065
1980	–	–	5	#7,099
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Famous people named Saman

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

1 Saman Khuda 8th-century Iranian founder of the Samanid dynasty b. 701 · Medieval

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Saman, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Saman?

The median living Saman is about 28 years old. Half of all living Samans are between 22 and 36 years old.

How many people named Saman are alive today?

An estimated 400 people named Saman are alive in the United States, based on 406 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Saman mean?

Saman is a Persian given name and surname, meaning "calm" and "solace.".

How popular is the name Saman in 2025?

Saman did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Saman?

406 babies have been named Saman in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Saman most popular?

Saman peaked in 2001, when 24 newborns received the name.

Is Saman a boy or girl name?

Saman is used for both: about 29% of babies named Saman have been girls and 71% boys.

Is the name Saman rising or falling?

Saman is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Saman?

Well-known people named Saman include Saman Khuda (politician).

Names like Saman

Names that sound and feel close to Saman: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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