Sampson
Sampson is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Sun or bright sun.
Origin and history
Sampson is a traditional male name derived from the Hebrew name Shimshon, meaning 'sun' or 'bright sun'. It serves as both a surname and a given name, closely related to the biblical figure Samson. In the United States, it remains a rare but historically continuous choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
3,901 babies in the United States have been named Sampson since 1880. It ranks #2038 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1676.
States where it is most popular
- CA (26.5 %)
- SC (15.6 %)
- NC (11.8 %)
- GA (8.4 %)
- AL (7.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 76 |
| 1890-1900 | 103 |
| 1900-1910 | 118 |
| 1910-1920 | 249 |
| 1920-1930 | 348 |
| 1930-1940 | 266 |
| 1940-1950 | 246 |
| 1950-1960 | 303 |
| 1960-1970 | 243 |
| 1970-1980 | 222 |
| 1980-1990 | 312 |
| 1990-2000 | 365 |
| 2000-2010 | 354 |
| 2010-2019 | 445 |
| 2020-2029 | 251 |
Famous people named Sampson
- Sampson Avard: Religious figure
Nicknames
Sam, Sammy
Fun facts
- Sampson is an English variant spelling of the biblical name Samson, influenced by the insertion of 'p' in English orthography.
- It frequently occurs as an English patronymic surname meaning 'son of Sampson'.