Samual
Every Samual since 1880 — 5,594 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Samual
Samual is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,110 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 5,594 American babies have been named Samual. Its peak came in 1997, when 127 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Samual stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Samual year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #7,110 |
| 2024 | 14 | #6,416 |
| 2023 | 27 | #4,097 |
| 2022 | 13 | #6,763 |
| 2021 | 20 | #4,903 |
| 2020 | 33 | #3,405 |
| 2019 | 33 | #3,484 |
| 2018 | 33 | #3,429 |
| 2017 | 23 | #4,440 |
| 2016 | 33 | #3,422 |
| 2015 | 37 | #3,139 |
| 2014 | 20 | #4,834 |
| 2013 | 43 | #2,755 |
| 2012 | 50 | #2,513 |
| 2011 | 61 | #2,167 |
| 2010 | 59 | #2,232 |
| 2009 | 75 | #1,923 |
| 2008 | 84 | #1,789 |
| 2007 | 74 | #1,925 |
| 2006 | 85 | #1,680 |
| 2005 | 92 | #1,543 |
| 2004 | 94 | #1,466 |
| 2003 | 89 | #1,476 |
| 2002 | 113 | #1,221 |
| 2001 | 105 | #1,275 |
| 2000 | 93 | #1,368 |
| 1995 | 99 | #1,156 |
| 1990 | 87 | #1,174 |
| 1985 | 56 | #1,288 |
| 1980 | 72 | #1,069 |
| 1975 | 45 | #1,300 |
| 1970 | 43 | #1,275 |
| 1965 | 45 | #1,122 |
| 1960 | 56 | #1,031 |
| 1955 | 29 | #1,451 |
| 1950 | 52 | #971 |
| 1945 | 27 | #1,294 |
| 1940 | 26 | #1,330 |
| 1935 | 34 | #1,146 |
| 1930 | 36 | #1,188 |
| 1925 | 39 | #1,140 |
| 1920 | 34 | #1,249 |
| 1915 | 25 | #1,367 |
| 1910 | 5 | #1,805 |
| 1905 | 6 | #1,212 |
| 1900 | 5 | #1,475 |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | 5 | #1,134 |
| 1885 | 5 | #1,078 |
| 1880 | 5 | #1,038 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Samual in 2025?
Samual ranked #7,110 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Samual?
5,594 babies have been named Samual in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Samual most popular?
Samual peaked in 1997, when 127 newborns received the name.
Is Samual a boy or girl name?
Samual is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Samual rising or falling?
Samual is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.