boy name
Samson
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#477 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Samson in the US, 1880–2025
Samson first appears in US records in 1892. It peaked in 2025, when 639 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 639.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Samson popular?
Near its peak Samson is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 3,200 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3,902 | |
| 2000s | 1,915 | |
| 1990s | 1,273 | |
| 1980s | 937 | |
| 1970s | 530 | |
| 1960s | 255 | |
| 1950s | 243 | |
| 1940s | 145 | |
| 1930s | 138 | |
| 1920s | 169 | |
| 1910s | 135 | |
| 1900s | 18 | |
| 1890s | 19 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Samson a boy or a girl name?
Samson is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Samson a popular name right now?
Samson is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Samson?
In 2025, Samson ranked #477 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Samson most popular?
Samson was most popular in 2025, when about 639 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.