Sampson
A male given name from Hebrew of biblical origin.
Every Sampson since 1880 — 3,901 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sampson
Sampson is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,435 in 2025 with 34 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 3,901 American babies have been named Sampson. Its peak came in 2017, when 61 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 Sampson stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sampson year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | #3,435 |
| 2024 | 34 | #3,446 |
| 2023 | 38 | #3,216 |
| 2022 | 42 | #2,989 |
| 2021 | 46 | #2,766 |
| 2020 | 57 | #2,363 |
| 2019 | 41 | #2,986 |
| 2018 | 50 | #2,572 |
| 2017 | 61 | #2,213 |
| 2016 | 51 | #2,510 |
| 2015 | 57 | #2,323 |
| 2014 | 42 | #2,838 |
| 2013 | 39 | #2,943 |
| 2012 | 38 | #3,053 |
| 2011 | 35 | #3,228 |
| 2010 | 31 | #3,514 |
| 2009 | 34 | #3,319 |
| 2008 | 40 | #2,998 |
| 2007 | 43 | #2,799 |
| 2006 | 37 | #3,019 |
| 2005 | 35 | #3,004 |
| 2004 | 29 | #3,355 |
| 2003 | 34 | #2,915 |
| 2002 | 35 | #2,740 |
| 2001 | 31 | #2,978 |
| 2000 | 36 | #2,614 |
| 1995 | 34 | #2,339 |
| 1990 | 35 | #2,121 |
| 1985 | 31 | #1,913 |
| 1980 | 31 | #1,847 |
| 1975 | 20 | #2,273 |
| 1970 | 21 | #1,979 |
| 1965 | 18 | #1,905 |
| 1960 | 33 | #1,396 |
| 1955 | 34 | #1,309 |
| 1950 | 27 | #1,426 |
| 1945 | 19 | #1,570 |
| 1940 | 25 | #1,362 |
| 1935 | 21 | #1,534 |
| 1930 | 37 | #1,170 |
| 1925 | 35 | #1,219 |
| 1920 | 43 | #1,086 |
| 1915 | 23 | #1,450 |
| 1910 | 12 | #975 |
| 1905 | 12 | #732 |
| 1900 | 20 | #551 |
| 1895 | 10 | #734 |
| 1890 | 8 | #803 |
| 1885 | 8 | #754 |
| 1880 | 5 | #1,037 |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sampson mean?
A male given name from Hebrew of biblical origin.
How popular is the name Sampson in 2025?
Sampson ranked #3,435 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 34 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sampson?
3,901 babies have been named Sampson in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sampson most popular?
Sampson peaked in 2017, when 61 newborns received the name.
Is Sampson a boy or girl name?
Sampson is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sampson rising or falling?
Sampson is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.