Sam: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Heard by God, a name of faith and closeness.
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #653
- Peak
- #30 in 1882
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Sam Means
Sam is a unisex name of Hebrew origin. Heard by God, a name of faith and closeness.
How Popular Sam Is
Sam currently ranks #653 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #30 in 1882. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Sam
- Sam reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #30 in 1882.
- Sam has been a top 100 name across 169+ years of American history.
- Sam is a name with deep biblical and Jewish roots.
- It's a timeless classic that never goes out of style.
Names Like Sam
Other Hebrew names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Sam
Hebrew names that pair well as a brother or sister to Sam.
Questions About Sam
What does Sam mean?
Sam is a unisex name of Hebrew origin. Heard by God, a name of faith and closeness.
How popular is Sam?
Sam currently ranks #653 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #30 in 1882. It has held steady.
Where does Sam come from?
Sam comes from Hebrew roots. Sam reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #30 in 1882.
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