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Sampson

Sampson is a boy name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Sampson?

Recorded births named Sampson by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	3,901 births
England & Wales since 1996	129 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Sampson's popularity over time

Babies named Sampson per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 2017 (61/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2016 (12/yr).

When was Sampson popular?

Sampson reached its peak in 2017, when it was the #4930 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 2010s name.

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