Samaj
Every Samaj since 1993 — 396 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Samaj
Samaj is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,085 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1993, 396 American babies have been named Samaj. Its peak came in 2012, when 34 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Samaj stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Samaj year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 15 | #6,085 |
| 2024 | — | — | 19 | #5,215 |
| 2023 | — | — | 22 | #4,717 |
| 2022 | — | — | 7 | #10,657 |
| 2021 | — | — | 11 | #7,490 |
| 2020 | — | — | 9 | #8,607 |
| 2019 | — | — | 12 | #7,101 |
| 2018 | — | — | 11 | #7,530 |
| 2017 | — | — | 9 | #8,712 |
| 2016 | — | — | 15 | #6,004 |
| 2015 | — | — | 21 | #4,676 |
| 2014 | — | — | 9 | #8,667 |
| 2013 | — | — | 18 | #5,137 |
| 2012 | 7 | #14,712 | 27 | #3,871 |
| 2011 | — | — | 26 | #3,968 |
| 2010 | 5 | #19,327 | 13 | #6,635 |
| 2009 | — | — | 16 | #5,762 |
| 2008 | — | — | 24 | #4,240 |
| 2007 | 6 | #17,215 | 16 | #5,632 |
| 2006 | — | — | 11 | #7,335 |
| 2005 | — | — | 13 | #6,155 |
| 2004 | — | — | 8 | #8,772 |
| 2003 | — | — | 14 | #5,494 |
| 2002 | — | — | 7 | #9,205 |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | 8 | #8,068 |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Samaj in 2025?
Samaj ranked #6,085 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Samaj?
396 babies have been named Samaj in the United States since 1993, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Samaj most popular?
Samaj peaked in 2012, when 34 newborns received the name.
Is Samaj a boy or girl name?
Samaj is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 95% of babies with the name.
Is the name Samaj rising or falling?
Samaj is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.