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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

If you like Sampson's Hebrew origin, consider these related names: Aalijah, Aaron, Abagail, Abaigael, Abaigeal. Browse all Hebrew names →

7-Letter Names Starting with S

Names with Sampson's exact length and starting letter: Sabirah, Sabrina, Sachiko, Sadaqat, Sadhbba.

Quick Facts About Sampson

1,531
Hebrew baby names in our dictionary
695
Hebrew male names
254
7-letter S-names in our dictionary
691
S-male names total
Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year

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