Sammi
A female given name, diminutive of Samantha.
Every Sammi since 1946 — 1,732 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sammi
Sammi is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,280 in 2025 with 19 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1946, 1,732 American babies have been named Sammi. Its peak came in 2002, when 51 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 Sammi stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sammi 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 | 19 | #6,280 | — | — |
| 2024 | 18 | #6,603 | — | — |
| 2023 | 14 | #7,988 | — | — |
| 2022 | 24 | #5,440 | — | — |
| 2021 | 14 | #7,965 | — | — |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,508 | — | — |
| 2019 | 31 | #4,525 | — | — |
| 2018 | 28 | #4,869 | 6 | #11,891 |
| 2017 | 26 | #5,159 | — | — |
| 2016 | 26 | #5,263 | — | — |
| 2015 | 29 | #4,834 | — | — |
| 2014 | 31 | #4,639 | — | — |
| 2013 | 27 | #5,121 | — | — |
| 2012 | 32 | #4,587 | — | — |
| 2011 | 37 | #4,054 | — | — |
| 2010 | 35 | #4,291 | 7 | #10,555 |
| 2009 | 27 | #5,352 | — | — |
| 2008 | 21 | #6,527 | — | — |
| 2007 | 34 | #4,456 | — | — |
| 2006 | 31 | #4,666 | — | — |
| 2005 | 34 | #4,185 | 7 | #9,950 |
| 2004 | 37 | #3,887 | 5 | #12,886 |
| 2003 | 31 | #4,291 | — | — |
| 2002 | 43 | #3,277 | 8 | #8,303 |
| 2001 | 36 | #3,692 | 5 | #11,984 |
| 2000 | 32 | #3,965 | 8 | #8,070 |
| 1995 | 31 | #3,565 | — | — |
| 1990 | 30 | #3,607 | — | — |
| 1985 | 28 | #3,222 | — | — |
| 1980 | 23 | #3,582 | — | — |
| 1975 | 30 | #2,601 | — | — |
| 1970 | 8 | #6,244 | — | — |
| 1965 | 13 | #3,696 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | 5 | #5,967 | — | — |
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Famous people named Sammi
- Sammi Cheng Singer · b. 1972
- Sammi Hanratty Actor · b. 1995
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sammi mean?
A female given name, diminutive of Samantha.
How popular is the name Sammi in 2025?
Sammi ranked #6,280 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 19 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sammi?
1,732 babies have been named Sammi in the United States since 1946, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sammi most popular?
Sammi peaked in 2002, when 51 newborns received the name.
Is Sammi a boy or girl name?
Sammi is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sammi rising or falling?
Sammi is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Sammi?
Well-known people named Sammi include Sammi Cheng (singer), Sammi Hanratty (actor).