Sami
4 countries#250 in France, 2022Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Sami was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
14,581 births recorded 1929–2022 · currently #250 · peaked in 2008 with 444 births
Most common in: Paris, Seine-Saint-Denis, Hauts-de-Seine, Rhône, Bouches-du-Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
6,727 births recorded 1945–2025 · currently #1112 · peaked in 2025 with 220 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Illinois, New Jersey
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
3,382 births recorded 1983–2025 · currently #539 · peaked in 2010 with 190 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
3,256 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #324 · peaked in 2010 with 185 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
126 births recorded 1983–2025 · currently #441 · peaked in 2020 with 9 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Sami’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #169 | — |
| 2004 | #166 | ↑3 |
| 2005 | #179 | ↓13 |
| 2006 | #167 | ↑12 |
| 2007 | #179 | ↓12 |
| 2008 | #167 | ↑12 |
| 2009 | #185 | ↓18 |
| 2010 | #183 | ↑2 |
| 2011 | #171 | ↑12 |
| 2012 | #176 | ↓5 |
| 2013 | #197 | ↓21 |
| 2014 | #199 | ↓2 |
| 2015 | #204 | ↓5 |
| 2016 | #228 | ↓24 |
| 2017 | #223 | ↑5 |
| 2018 | #202 | ↑21 |
| 2019 | #221 | ↓19 |
| 2020 | #222 | ↓1 |
| 2021 | #262 | ↓40 |
| 2022 | #250 | ↑12 |
Frequently asked questions about Sami
Is Sami a popular name?
Yes — Sami currently ranks #250 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Sami more common for boys or girls?
Sami is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Sami most popular?
Sami peaked in 2008 in France, with 444 recorded births that year.
Is Sami rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Sami’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #848 in 1929 to #250 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Sami?
At least 24,690 babies have been recorded with the name Sami across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Sami popular in more than one country?
Yes — Sami appears in official birth records in 4 countries: France, United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Sami?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Sami include Cashton, Justice, Kase, Terry.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Sami in France, 2022 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.