Sampson
- Pronunciation
- [Samp-son]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- The Sun. Biblical Samson Was Given Superhuman Strength By God.
- Origin
- Hebrew
Sampson Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 3,866 baby boys have been named Sampson. The name peaked in 2017 with 61 US births that year (rank #2213). In 2024, ranked #3498 nationally — 1,285 places below its 2017 peak.
Top States for Sampson
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Sampson births are: California (117), South Carolina (69), North Carolina (52).
Other Hebrew-Origin Names Like Sampson
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7-Letter Names Starting with S
Names with Sampson's exact length and starting letter: Sabirah, Sabrina, Sachiko, Sadaqat, Sadhbba.
Quick Facts About Sampson
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Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Sampson against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).