Samy
Every Samy since 1975 — 912 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Samy
Samy is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,740 in 2025 with 30 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 912 American babies have been named Samy. Its peak came in 2017, when 36 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Samy stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Samy 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 | 6 | #14,633 | 30 | #3,740 |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,975 | 28 | #3,963 |
| 2023 | — | — | 28 | #3,981 |
| 2022 | — | — | 25 | #4,279 |
| 2021 | — | — | 21 | #4,756 |
| 2020 | — | — | 16 | #5,656 |
| 2019 | — | — | 32 | #3,557 |
| 2018 | — | — | 25 | #4,199 |
| 2017 | — | — | 36 | #3,240 |
| 2016 | — | — | 31 | #3,590 |
| 2015 | — | — | 18 | #5,248 |
| 2014 | — | — | 23 | #4,373 |
| 2013 | — | — | 26 | #3,943 |
| 2012 | — | — | 25 | #4,105 |
| 2011 | 5 | #19,071 | 15 | #5,901 |
| 2010 | — | — | 25 | #4,081 |
| 2009 | — | — | 22 | #4,567 |
| 2008 | — | — | 26 | #4,013 |
| 2007 | — | — | 20 | #4,767 |
| 2006 | — | — | 27 | #3,762 |
| 2005 | — | — | 24 | #3,920 |
| 2004 | — | — | 25 | #3,724 |
| 2003 | — | — | 23 | #3,825 |
| 2002 | — | — | 26 | #3,430 |
| 2001 | — | — | 20 | #4,091 |
| 2000 | — | — | 17 | #4,531 |
| 1995 | — | — | 10 | #5,831 |
| 1990 | — | — | 12 | #4,628 |
| 1985 | — | — | 10 | #4,287 |
| 1980 | — | — | 11 | #3,805 |
| 1975 | — | — | 5 | #6,175 |
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Famous people named Samy
- Samy Naceri Actor · b. 1961
- Samy Deluxe Singer · b. 1977
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Samy in 2025?
Samy ranked #3,740 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 30 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Samy?
912 babies have been named Samy in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Samy most popular?
Samy peaked in 2017, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Samy a boy or girl name?
Samy is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Samy rising or falling?
Samy is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Samy?
Well-known people named Samy include Samy Naceri (actor), Samy Deluxe (singer).