Samad
Every Samad since 1972 — 833 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Samad
Samad is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,805 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 833 American babies have been named Samad. Its peak came in 2002, when 29 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Samad stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Samad year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #5,805 |
| 2024 | 13 | #6,756 |
| 2023 | 17 | #5,621 |
| 2022 | 11 | #7,666 |
| 2021 | 10 | #8,060 |
| 2020 | 16 | #5,654 |
| 2019 | 18 | #5,305 |
| 2018 | 21 | #4,712 |
| 2017 | 16 | #5,737 |
| 2016 | 14 | #6,290 |
| 2015 | 23 | #4,380 |
| 2014 | 12 | #6,978 |
| 2013 | 17 | #5,354 |
| 2012 | 21 | #4,649 |
| 2011 | 19 | #4,951 |
| 2010 | 16 | #5,687 |
| 2009 | 22 | #4,566 |
| 2008 | 17 | #5,446 |
| 2007 | 26 | #3,978 |
| 2006 | 29 | #3,592 |
| 2005 | 23 | #4,037 |
| 2004 | 17 | #4,960 |
| 2003 | 25 | #3,611 |
| 2002 | 29 | #3,171 |
| 2001 | 20 | #4,090 |
| 2000 | 28 | #3,136 |
| 1995 | 23 | #3,081 |
| 1990 | 21 | #3,043 |
| 1985 | 11 | #4,001 |
| 1980 | 10 | #4,078 |
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Famous people named Samad
- Samad Vurgun Writer · 1906–1956
- Samad bey Mehmandarov Military personnel · 1855–1931
- Samad Behrangi Writer · 1939–1967
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Samad in 2025?
Samad ranked #5,805 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Samad?
833 babies have been named Samad in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Samad most popular?
Samad peaked in 2002, when 29 newborns received the name.
Is Samad a boy or girl name?
Samad is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Samad rising or falling?
Samad has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Samad?
Well-known people named Samad include Samad Vurgun (writer), Samad bey Mehmandarov (military personnel), Samad Behrangi (writer).