How Common is the First Name Samuel?
We estimate that there are 628,784 people named Samuel who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Samuel is the 39th most common for men, and the 61st most common overall.
How Old are People Named Samuel?
The average person named Samuel is 31.10 years old.
Is Samuel a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
8,342 people named Samuel were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 18th most popular name for boys, and the 27th most popular overall.
The popularity of Samuel peaked in 2024, when it was the 17th most popular name for baby boys.
Is Samuel a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Samuel is almost exclusively a male name. 99.7% of people named Samuel are male.
Popularity of Samuel in England
In 2020, Samuel was the 47th most popular name for boys in England and Wales.