Samantha

Girls

Best rank #47 (2008) · ranked in 6 years

With a peak of #47 in 2008, Samantha appeared in the rankings across 2008-2013.

It eased from #47 in 2008 to #96 in 2013.

The latest tally (2025) shows no ranking for Samantha in the top spots.

At its peak year of 2008, Samantha was given to 11,204 newborns.

Samantha was most popular around 2008, making it characteristic of the 2000s generation.

Rank by year

11020200820112013
  1. 2013966,523
  2. 2012896,946
  3. 2011767,400
  4. 2010638,428
  5. 2009539,686
  6. 20084711,204

Similar names

Sophia, Sebastian, Samuel stand out as close matches to Samantha, tracking a similar sound or popularity window. See how their rankings compare below.

Frequently asked questions

Is Samantha a popular name?
Samantha reached a best rank of #47 in 2008 and has charted in 6 years.
Where does Samantha rank now?
Samantha does not appear in the top ranks in the most recent data (2025).
Is Samantha a boy or girl name?
It is recorded primarily as a girls' name.
When was Samantha most popular?
Samantha peaked around 2008.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)