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Sam

female

Meaning

"God Has Heard"

Sam is a short form of Samuel or Samantha, typically connected to the Hebrew idea that God has heard.

BiblicalUniqueRareUnisexGender-neutral

Popularity History of Sam

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#6572Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#6572

Sam was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+2920

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Sam

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Quick Facts

OriginHebrew, English
Syllables1
Length3 letters

Sibling Ideas