Sampson
2 countries#3379 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Sampson was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
3,901 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #3379 · peaked in 2017 with 61 births
Most common in: California, South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
113 births recorded 1996–2020 · peaked in 2016 with 12 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
113 births recorded 1996–2020 · peaked in 2016 with 12 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Sampson’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2979 | — |
| 2007 | #2765 | ↑214 |
| 2008 | #2946 | ↓181 |
| 2009 | #3274 | ↓328 |
| 2010 | #3453 | ↓179 |
| 2011 | #3164 | ↑289 |
| 2012 | #3002 | ↑162 |
| 2013 | #2895 | ↑107 |
| 2014 | #2805 | ↑90 |
| 2015 | #2300 | ↑505 |
| 2016 | #2477 | ↓177 |
| 2017 | #2186 | ↑291 |
| 2018 | #2546 | ↓360 |
| 2019 | #2943 | ↓397 |
| 2020 | #2347 | ↑596 |
| 2021 | #2732 | ↓385 |
| 2022 | #2962 | ↓230 |
| 2023 | #3177 | ↓215 |
| 2024 | #3394 | ↓217 |
| 2025 | #3379 | ↑15 |
Frequently asked questions about Sampson
Is Sampson a popular name?
Yes — Sampson currently ranks #3379 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Sampson more common for boys or girls?
Sampson is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Sampson most popular?
Sampson peaked in 2017 in United States, with 61 recorded births that year.
Is Sampson rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Sampson’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #909 in 1880 to #3379 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Sampson?
At least 4,014 babies have been recorded with the name Sampson across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Sampson popular in more than one country?
Yes — Sampson appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Sampson?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Sampson include Ronny, Slayton.
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