Shmuel
Shmuel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Heard by God or name of God.
Origin and history
Shmuel is a traditional Hebrew masculine name that is the original form of Samuel. It has centuries of continuous usage within Jewish communities and has seen steady, moderate growth in the United States in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
5,972 babies in the United States have been named Shmuel since 1880. It ranks #1565 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #899.
States where it is most popular
- NY (59.3 %)
- NJ (34.6 %)
- CA (1.6 %)
- MD (1.6 %)
- FL (1.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 23 |
| 1960-1970 | 94 |
| 1970-1980 | 244 |
| 1980-1990 | 519 |
| 1990-2000 | 723 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,125 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,850 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,394 |
Famous people named Shmuel
- Shmuel Yosef Agnon: Author, Nobel Laureate
Fun facts
- Shmuel is the direct Hebrew source for the widely popular Anglicized name Samuel.
- In the Hebrew Bible, Shmuel (Samuel) was a major prophet and judge who anointed Kings Saul and David.