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Samson

Samson is a boy name with a modern feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Samson?

Recorded births named Samson by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	12,879 births
England & Wales since 1996	1,511 births
Ireland since 1964	55 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.

Samson's popularity over time

Babies named Samson per year — United States (1892–2025). United States peaked in 2025 (639/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2016 (90/yr) · Ireland peaked in 2014 (7/yr).

When was Samson popular?

Samson reached its peak in 2025, when it was the #964 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 2020s name.

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