Samantha Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Samantha is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Samantha?
Samantha is spelled S-A-M-A-N-T-H-A. The name has 8 letters.
Samantha at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- The name “Samantha” may be derived from the Aramaic name “Samanthā”, which means “listener” or “hearer.”
- Origin
- Samantha is commonly associated with English-speaking countries and is considered a modern elaboration influenced by similar-sounding names such as…
- Pronunciation
- sa-MAN-tha · 3 syllables
Samantha Popularity in 2025
Rank#151
Recorded Births1,973
- Girls usage fell 25 places to #151 and recorded 259 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.
What Does the Name Samantha Mean?
The name “Samantha” may be derived from the Aramaic name “Samanthā”, which means “listener” or “hearer.”
Origin: Samantha is commonly associated with English-speaking countries and is considered a modern elaboration influenced by similar-sounding names such as Samuel and Anthea.
How Do You Pronounce Samantha?
Pronunciationsa-MAN-tha
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Samantha?
- History
- The name Samantha has been used in English-speaking contexts since the 18th century and gained popularity in the United States and other English-speaking countries in the 20th century.
Samantha Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2009 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 1,973 | #151 |
| 2024 | Girls | 2,232 | #126 |
| 2023 | Girls | 2,372 | #114 |
| 2022 | Girls | 2,605 | #106 |
| 2021 | Girls | 2,599 | #106 |
| 2020 | Girls | 2,956 | #90 |
| 2019 | Girls | 3,369 | #80 |
| 2018 | Girls | 3,924 | #61 |
| 2017 | Girls | 4,333 | #54 |
| 2017 | Boys | 5 | #12,246 |
| 2016 | Girls | 4,956 | #44 |
| 2016 | Boys | 5 | #12,185 |
| 2015 | Girls | 5,347 | #40 |
| 2015 | Boys | 7 | #9,568 |
| 2014 | Girls | 5,735 | #33 |
| 2014 | Boys | 12 | #6,632 |
| 2013 | Girls | 6,516 | #29 |
| 2013 | Boys | 7 | #9,655 |
| 2012 | Girls | 6,938 | #26 |
| 2012 | Boys | 8 | #8,864 |
| 2011 | Girls | 7,400 | #17 |
| 2010 | Girls | 8,411 | #15 |
| 2010 | Boys | 17 | #5,251 |
| 2009 | Girls | 9,669 | #14 |
When Was Samantha 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.
1990 · Girls
25,868 recorded births
National rank #5
1991 · Girls
25,651 recorded births
National rank #5
1989 · Girls
24,792 recorded births
National rank #6
1992 · Girls
24,407 recorded births
National rank #6
Where Samantha 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 Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MD | #78 | 51 |
| CA | #80 | 348 |
| NJ | #93 | 74 |
| FL | #98 | 170 |
| DC | #109 | 7 |
| VA | #114 | 63 |
| IL | #116 | 79 |
| TX | #118 | 259 |