Samuel is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #13186 in 2024 with 7 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 54 births ranking #2957. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 74.1%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 230,455 girls born was named Samuel. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
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.