Sammie
Sammie is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God has heard or name of God.
Origin and history
Sammie is a friendly pet form of Samuel, which derives from the Hebrew name Shemu'el meaning 'God has heard'. Traditionally used as an independent given name or nickname, it enjoyed moderate popularity in the early-to-mid 20th century in the United States and remains a familiar classic.
Popularity in the United States
20,836 babies in the United States have been named Sammie since 1880. It ranks #819 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1818.
States where it is most popular
- MS (18.2 %)
- SC (13.8 %)
- TX (12.5 %)
- GA (11.5 %)
- AL (7.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 50 |
| 1890-1900 | 121 |
| 1900-1910 | 291 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,372 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,853 |
| 1930-1940 | 3,332 |
| 1940-1950 | 4,181 |
| 1950-1960 | 3,423 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,117 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,172 |
| 1980-1990 | 724 |
| 1990-2000 | 498 |
| 2000-2010 | 314 |
| 2010-2019 | 279 |
| 2020-2029 | 109 |
Famous people named Sammie
- Sammie Coates: American football player
- Sammie Bush: Singer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- Sammie was commonly given as a standalone full name for boys in the early 20th century in the United States.
- It ultimately derives from the Hebrew Shemu'el, referencing the biblical story of Hannah's prayer being heard.