Samael Name Popularity and Statistics
Samael is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Samael?
Samael is spelled S-A-M-A-E-L. The name has 6 letters.
Samael Popularity in 2025
Rank#3,314
Recorded Births35
- Boys usage fell 441 places to #3,314 and recorded 9 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Samael Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 35 | #3,314 |
| 2024 | Boys | 44 | #2,873 |
| 2023 | Boys | 55 | #2,441 |
| 2022 | Boys | 62 | #2,299 |
| 2021 | Boys | 51 | #2,552 |
| 2020 | Boys | 33 | #3,344 |
| 2019 | Boys | 35 | #3,259 |
| 2018 | Boys | 24 | #4,226 |
| 2017 | Boys | 27 | #3,889 |
| 2016 | Boys | 15 | #5,789 |
| 2015 | Boys | 11 | #7,066 |
| 2014 | Boys | 5 | #12,108 |
| 2013 | Boys | 15 | #5,659 |
| 2012 | Boys | 10 | #7,559 |
| 2011 | Boys | 6 | #10,808 |
| 2010 | Boys | 15 | #5,741 |
| 2009 | Boys | 6 | #10,994 |
| 2008 | Boys | 7 | #9,871 |
| 2007 | Boys | 13 | #6,262 |
| 2006 | Boys | 9 | #7,998 |
| 2005 | Boys | 6 | #10,151 |
| 2004 | Boys | 11 | #6,520 |
| 2003 | Boys | 6 | #9,581 |
| 2002 | Boys | 6 | #9,392 |
When Was Samael Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2022 · Boys
62 recorded births
National rank #2,299
2023 · Boys
55 recorded births
National rank #2,441
2021 · Boys
51 recorded births
National rank #2,552
2024 · Boys
44 recorded births
National rank #2,873
Where Samael Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #2,471 | 5 |
| TX | #2,574 | 5 |