girl name
Samantha
Gender
Girl
Popularity
#151 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Samantha in the US, 1880–2025
Samantha first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1990, when 25,868 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,973.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Frequently asked questions
Is Samantha a boy or a girl name?
Samantha is most commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Samantha?
In 2025, Samantha ranked #151 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Samantha most popular?
Samantha was most popular in 1990, when about 25,868 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.