Sammie Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationSAM-ee / /ˈsæmi/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: 'heard by God'; English: diminutive of Samuel
Historical & Cultural Background
Sammie is often used as a diminutive form of Samuel, which has biblical origins. The name Samuel is significant in Jewish and Christian traditions, being the name of a prophet. Sammie has gained popularity as a standalone name, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is commonly used for both boys and girls, though it is more frequently associated with males.
Trend Summary
Sammie has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, often peaking in the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Sam
- Samuel
International Variants
- Samuele (Italian)
- Samu (Finnish)
- Santiago (Spanish)
Famous people named Sammie
Sammie Lee Smith is an American singer known for his R&B music.
Sammie Coates is a professional American football player.
Sammie Davis Jr. was an American singer and actor, famous for his performances in the Rat Pack.
Sammie Henson is a former American wrestler and Olympic athlete.
Fictional characters named Sammie
Sammie is a character in the animated series 'The Magic School Bus', known for his curious nature.
Sammie is a character in the video game 'Animal Crossing', where he runs a shop.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sammie was first seen in the United States in 1880. Sammie has ranked as high as #611 nationally, which occurred in 1947, and has been most popular in Mississippi, South Carolina, Georgia, Texas, and Alabama. In the past 5 years the name Sammie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Sammie (2013)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 6 |
| 1882 | 7 |
| 1884 | 5 |
| 1885 | 5 |
| 1887 | 5 |
| 1888 | 8 |
| 1889 | 14 |
| 1890 | 9 |
| 1891 | 11 |
| 1892 | 12 |
| 1893 | 9 |
| 1894 | 7 |
| 1895 | 16 |
| 1896 | 12 |
| 1897 | 12 |
| 1898 | 14 |
| 1899 | 19 |
| 1900 | 32 |
| 1901 | 19 |
| 1902 | 21 |
| 1903 | 12 |
| 1904 | 34 |
| 1905 | 32 |
| 1906 | 32 |
| 1907 | 39 |
| 1908 | 30 |
| 1909 | 40 |
| 1910 | 48 |
| 1911 | 63 |
| 1912 | 65 |
| 1913 | 86 |
| 1914 | 133 |
| 1915 | 159 |
| 1916 | 154 |
| 1917 | 171 |
| 1918 | 264 |
| 1919 | 229 |
| 1920 | 268 |
| 1921 | 270 |
| 1922 | 252 |
| 1923 | 252 |
| 1924 | 275 |
| 1925 | 285 |
| 1926 | 281 |
| 1927 | 332 |
| 1928 | 331 |
| 1929 | 307 |
| 1930 | 348 |
| 1931 | 349 |
| 1932 | 347 |
| 1933 | 300 |
| 1934 | 338 |
| 1935 | 333 |
| 1936 | 318 |
| 1937 | 303 |
| 1938 | 349 |
| 1939 | 347 |
| 1940 | 342 |
| 1941 | 355 |
| 1942 | 420 |
| 1943 | 404 |
| 1944 | 434 |
| 1945 | 415 |
| 1946 | 410 |
| 1947 | 492 |
| 1948 | 479 |
| 1949 | 430 |
| 1950 | 396 |
| 1951 | 400 |
| 1952 | 355 |
| 1953 | 360 |
| 1954 | 358 |
| 1955 | 344 |
| 1956 | 324 |
| 1957 | 298 |
| 1958 | 307 |
| 1959 | 281 |
| 1960 | 290 |
| 1961 | 270 |
| 1962 | 242 |
| 1963 | 244 |
| 1964 | 208 |
| 1965 | 200 |
| 1966 | 194 |
| 1967 | 169 |
| 1968 | 145 |
| 1969 | 155 |
| 1970 | 155 |
| 1971 | 154 |
| 1972 | 152 |
| 1973 | 119 |
| 1974 | 129 |
| 1975 | 100 |
| 1976 | 83 |
| 1977 | 86 |
| 1978 | 93 |
| 1979 | 101 |
| 1980 | 91 |
| 1981 | 101 |
| 1982 | 75 |
| 1983 | 80 |
| 1984 | 67 |
| 1985 | 62 |
| 1986 | 71 |
| 1987 | 52 |
| 1988 | 57 |
| 1989 | 68 |
| 1990 | 51 |
| 1991 | 73 |
| 1992 | 62 |
| 1993 | 55 |
| 1994 | 52 |
| 1995 | 33 |
| 1996 | 50 |
| 1997 | 40 |
| 1998 | 35 |
| 1999 | 47 |
| 2000 | 33 |
| 2001 | 25 |
| 2002 | 30 |
| 2003 | 30 |
| 2004 | 28 |
| 2005 | 27 |
| 2006 | 32 |
| 2007 | 31 |
| 2008 | 39 |
| 2009 | 37 |
| 2010 | 42 |
| 2011 | 28 |
| 2012 | 37 |
| 2013 | 36 |
| 2014 | 24 |
| 2015 | 26 |
| 2016 | 25 |
| 2017 | 26 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 21 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 20 |