Samy
3 countries#217 in France, 2022Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Samy was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
18,068 births recorded 1928–2022 · currently #217 · peaked in 2002 with 585 births
Most common in: Paris, Seine-Saint-Denis, Hauts-de-Seine, Bouches-du-Rhône, Nord
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
912 births recorded 1975–2025 · currently #3658 · peaked in 2017 with 36 births
Most common in: California, Florida, New York, Massachusetts
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
214 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #2730 · peaked in 2018 with 16 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
214 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2018 with 16 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
France rank history
Samy’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #149 | — |
| 2004 | #143 | ↑6 |
| 2005 | #149 | ↓6 |
| 2006 | #157 | ↓8 |
| 2007 | #140 | ↑17 |
| 2008 | #149 | ↓9 |
| 2009 | #161 | ↓12 |
| 2010 | #154 | ↑7 |
| 2011 | #139 | ↑15 |
| 2012 | #167 | ↓28 |
| 2013 | #162 | ↑5 |
| 2014 | #189 | ↓27 |
| 2015 | #168 | ↑21 |
| 2016 | #159 | ↑9 |
| 2017 | #171 | ↓12 |
| 2018 | #195 | ↓24 |
| 2019 | #210 | ↓15 |
| 2020 | #204 | ↑6 |
| 2021 | #234 | ↓30 |
| 2022 | #217 | ↑17 |
Frequently asked questions about Samy
Is Samy a popular name?
Yes — Samy currently ranks #217 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Samy more common for boys or girls?
Samy is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Samy most popular?
Samy peaked in 2002 in France, with 585 recorded births that year.
Is Samy rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Samy’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #746 in 1928 to #217 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Samy?
At least 19,194 babies have been recorded with the name Samy across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Samy popular in more than one country?
Yes — Samy appears in official birth records in 3 countries: France, United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Samy?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Samy include Roshan, Sacha, Tadhg.
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