Sammy
Sammy is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God has heard.
Origin and history
Sammy is historically a diminutive of Samuel, derived from the Hebrew name Shemu'el meaning 'God has heard'. Though traditionally used as a familiar nickname, it also stands on its own as a legal given name in the United States. It enjoyed steady mid-century popularity and remains a friendly, classic choice.
Popularity in the United States
43,382 babies in the United States have been named Sammy since 1880. It ranks #549 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1317.
States where it is most popular
- TX (17.8 %)
- CA (8.9 %)
- GA (6.5 %)
- TN (5.8 %)
- NC (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 78 |
| 1910-1920 | 480 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,842 |
| 1930-1940 | 4,173 |
| 1940-1950 | 9,360 |
| 1950-1960 | 8,105 |
| 1960-1970 | 6,602 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,888 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,621 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,235 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,045 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,310 |
| 2020-2029 | 638 |
Famous people named Sammy
- Sammy Davis Jr.: Singer, Actor
- Sammy Hagar: Musician, Singer
- Sammy Sosa: Baseball Player
Fun facts
- While commonly a short form for Samuel, Sammy has spent decades registered as a distinct full given name in the U.S.
- The root name Samuel comes from the Hebrew Shemu'el, referencing the biblical story of Hannah's answered prayer.