Saman
Every Saman since 1979 — 406 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Saman
Saman is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1979, 406 American babies have been named Saman — about 71% boys and 29% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2001, when 24 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 Saman stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Saman 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 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | 6 | #12,099 |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | 5 | #13,741 |
| 2017 | — | — | 7 | #10,573 |
| 2016 | — | — | 5 | #13,843 |
| 2015 | — | — | 7 | #10,423 |
| 2014 | — | — | 7 | #10,523 |
| 2013 | — | — | 5 | #13,705 |
| 2012 | — | — | 5 | #13,853 |
| 2011 | — | — | 7 | #10,570 |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | 6 | #12,208 |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | 6 | #12,096 |
| 2006 | 5 | #19,494 | 6 | #11,795 |
| 2005 | 5 | #18,636 | 5 | #12,998 |
| 2004 | — | — | 10 | #7,425 |
| 2003 | 5 | #17,871 | — | — |
| 2002 | 7 | #13,354 | 7 | #9,206 |
| 2001 | 18 | #6,259 | 6 | #10,319 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,877 | 8 | #8,069 |
| 1995 | 6 | #13,032 | 10 | #5,830 |
| 1990 | 6 | #12,578 | 16 | #3,747 |
| 1985 | — | — | 8 | #5,065 |
| 1980 | — | — | 5 | #7,099 |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Saman
- Saman Khuda Politician · b. 701
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Saman in 2025?
Saman did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Saman?
406 babies have been named Saman in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Saman most popular?
Saman peaked in 2001, when 24 newborns received the name.
Is Saman a boy or girl name?
Saman is used for both: about 29% of babies named Saman have been girls and 71% boys.
Is the name Saman rising or falling?
Saman is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Saman?
Well-known people named Saman include Saman Khuda (politician).