Samantha Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationsuh-MAN-tha / səˈmænθə

Hebrew; English

Meaning

Hebrew: 'told by God'; English: 'listener'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Samantha is believed to have originated from the Hebrew name Samuel, meaning 'told by God'. It gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 18th century. The name has been widely used in literature and media, contributing to its enduring appeal. Samantha has also been associated with various cultural references, particularly in television and film.

Trend Summary

Samantha has consistently been a popular name in the United States, frequently appearing in the top 100 names for girls.

Similar Names

SavannahSabrinaSelenaSierraSiennaSophie

Variants

  • Sam
  • Sami

International Variants

  • Samantha (Italian)
  • Samantha (Spanish)
  • Samantha (Portuguese)

Famous people named Samantha

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Fictional characters named Samantha

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Sibling Suggestions

SamuelSamanthaSamsonSami

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Samantha was first seen in the United States in 1965. Samantha has ranked as high as #1076 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in California, District of Columbia, New York, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Samantha has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Samantha (2004)

StateBirthsShare
KY 22
79%
PA 6
21%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19658
19686
196910
19709
197115
19727
197310
197412
197512
197615
19777
197818
197916
198012
198116
198222
198332
198423
198533
198654
198771
198871
1989120
199058
199149
199238
199334
199431
199534
199635
199719
199828
199935
200021
200116
200223
200312
200439
200517
200618
20077
200814
200917
201017
20128
20137
201412
20157
20165
20175