Samuel is a highly popular boys' name in United States, ranking #18 in 2025 with 8,334 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2001 with 14,813 births ranking #26. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 38.9%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 205 boys born was named Samuel. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Samuel is a major biblical classic with a meaning that is traditionally explained in more than one way, most often as name of God or God has heard. It feels dependable, warm, and timeless.
The name has been used for centuries across Jewish and Christian traditions and remains one of the most durable boys' names in the English-speaking world. Its long life comes from its balance of gravity and ease.