Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Samuel
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
2001
Peak births
14,813
Current vitality
Strong
Peak generation
Gen Z
Quick answers about Samuel
How many people are named Samuel?
An estimated 615,297 living Americans are named Samuel.
How rare is Samuel?
Samuel is still widely used among babies today, with 8,334 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 43.7% from its 2001 peak.
How old is the typical Samuel?
The median age of a living American named Samuel is approximately 28 years, with most bearers falling between 16 and 42 years old.
Is Samuel still popular?
Yes. Samuel is holding steady, with 8,334 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Samuel most common?
Samuel has its strongest geographic signal in South Carolina, where it appears 3.0× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 20012025
Peak year
2001
Decline from peak
43.7%
2025
8,334
All-time
820,196