Samuel
Samuel is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God has heard or name of God.
Origin and history
Samuel is a classic name of Hebrew origin traditionally borne by males, but recorded as a rare choice for females in the United States. It derives from the Hebrew Shemu'el, generally translated as 'God has heard'. While overwhelmingly masculine in history, its feminine usage follows a modern trend of using traditional masculine names for girls.
Popularity in the United States
2,889 babies in the United States have been named Samuel since 1880. It ranks #3298 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2048.
States where it is most popular
- CA (53.7 %)
- KY (12.3 %)
- NY (12.3 %)
- TX (6 %)
- GA (3.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 16 |
| 1900-1910 | 24 |
| 1910-1920 | 98 |
| 1920-1930 | 237 |
| 1930-1940 | 190 |
| 1940-1950 | 193 |
| 1950-1960 | 218 |
| 1960-1970 | 265 |
| 1970-1980 | 363 |
| 1980-1990 | 519 |
| 1990-2000 | 309 |
| 2000-2010 | 262 |
| 2010-2019 | 142 |
| 2020-2029 | 53 |
Nicknames
Sam, Sammy
Fun facts
- The biblical Samuel was an important prophet who anointed Saul and David as kings of Israel.
- Over 2,800 females have been registered with the given name Samuel in official U.S. birth records since 1880.