Sammie
Sammie is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Told by God, listener, or flower.
Origin and history
Sammie originated as a diminutive of Samantha or Samuel, deriving from Hebrew roots associated with God or listening. While traditionally used as a short form, it has long been given as an independent legal name in the United States. It remains a recognizable, casual vintage name with steady, low-volume usage.
Popularity in the United States
7,833 babies in the United States have been named Sammie since 1880. It ranks #1891 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1901.
States where it is most popular
- TX (35.3 %)
- MS (13.5 %)
- TN (10.8 %)
- AL (7.4 %)
- AR (7.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 68 |
| 1890-1900 | 125 |
| 1900-1910 | 223 |
| 1910-1920 | 647 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,172 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,316 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,456 |
| 1950-1960 | 797 |
| 1960-1970 | 447 |
| 1970-1980 | 314 |
| 1980-1990 | 305 |
| 1990-2000 | 189 |
| 2000-2010 | 248 |
| 2010-2019 | 326 |
| 2020-2029 | 200 |
Famous people named Sammie
- Sammie Coates: Athlete, Football player
Fun facts
- Although created as a nickname for Samantha or Samuel, Sammie has been registered as an independent given name in the U.S. since records began in 1880.
- Sammie has a long history of usage for both girls and boys in the United States, usually spelled with the '-ie' ending.