Sammy
A diminutive of the male given name Samuel.
Every Sammy since 1896 — 45,140 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sammy
Sammy is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,864 in 2025 with 85 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1896, 45,140 American babies have been named Sammy. Its peak came in 1947, when 1,239 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1940s.
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 Sammy stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sammy 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 | 25 | #5,208 | 85 | #1,864 |
| 2024 | 19 | #6,360 | 114 | #1,547 |
| 2023 | 28 | #4,850 | 98 | #1,717 |
| 2022 | 23 | #5,606 | 115 | #1,558 |
| 2021 | 19 | #6,378 | 122 | #1,478 |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,509 | 104 | #1,574 |
| 2019 | 30 | #4,636 | 104 | #1,603 |
| 2018 | 17 | #7,055 | 117 | #1,487 |
| 2017 | 14 | #8,219 | 140 | #1,299 |
| 2016 | 21 | #6,158 | 129 | #1,380 |
| 2015 | 18 | #6,935 | 126 | #1,379 |
| 2014 | 21 | #6,175 | 143 | #1,254 |
| 2013 | 18 | #6,979 | 119 | #1,412 |
| 2012 | 13 | #9,032 | 120 | #1,395 |
| 2011 | 13 | #9,054 | 158 | #1,146 |
| 2010 | 13 | #9,138 | 154 | #1,178 |
| 2009 | 15 | #8,386 | 158 | #1,155 |
| 2008 | 13 | #9,391 | 205 | #975 |
| 2007 | 5 | #19,988 | 184 | #1,027 |
| 2006 | 9 | #12,241 | 198 | #947 |
| 2005 | 18 | #6,767 | 214 | #862 |
| 2004 | 13 | #8,631 | 217 | #823 |
| 2003 | 10 | #10,289 | 217 | #803 |
| 2002 | 12 | #8,733 | 200 | #835 |
| 2001 | 10 | #9,959 | 234 | #746 |
| 2000 | 13 | #7,952 | 218 | #763 |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,966 | 179 | #802 |
| 1990 | 5 | #14,752 | 294 | #586 |
| 1985 | 10 | #6,837 | 243 | #567 |
| 1980 | 5 | #11,749 | 343 | #452 |
| 1975 | 9 | #6,346 | 352 | #411 |
| 1970 | 8 | #6,245 | 474 | #373 |
| 1965 | 15 | #3,380 | 619 | #303 |
| 1960 | 15 | #3,328 | 865 | #272 |
| 1955 | 19 | #2,623 | 750 | #251 |
| 1950 | 17 | #2,517 | 886 | #214 |
| 1945 | 24 | #1,735 | 949 | #174 |
| 1940 | 18 | #1,950 | 577 | #217 |
| 1935 | 24 | #1,538 | 436 | #258 |
| 1930 | 25 | #1,602 | 346 | #305 |
| 1925 | 13 | #2,754 | 157 | #487 |
| 1920 | 13 | #2,708 | 113 | #589 |
| 1915 | 7 | #3,739 | 50 | #877 |
| 1910 | — | — | 23 | #617 |
| 1905 | — | — | 5 | #1,396 |
| 1900 | — | — | 7 | #1,148 |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Sammy
- Sammy Davis Jr. Singer · 1925–1990
- Sammy Hagar Musician · b. 1947
- Sammy Lee Soccer player · b. 1959
- Sammy Cahn Musician · 1913–1993
- Sammy Sosa Baseball player · b. 1968
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sammy mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Samuel.
How popular is the name Sammy in 2025?
Sammy ranked #1,864 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 85 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sammy?
45,140 babies have been named Sammy in the United States since 1896, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sammy most popular?
Sammy peaked in 1947, when 1,239 newborns received the name.
Is Sammy a boy or girl name?
Sammy is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sammy rising or falling?
Sammy is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Sammy?
Well-known people named Sammy include Sammy Davis Jr. (singer), Sammy Hagar (musician), Sammy Lee (soccer player).