Samson Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Samson is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Samson?
Samson is spelled S-A-M-S-O-N. The name has 6 letters.
Samson at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Samson is commonly associated with the Hebrew root meaning “sun” or “service.”
- Origin
- Samson is a Hebrew name recorded in ancient religious texts, particularly associated with the figure in the Hebrew Bible.
- Pronunciation
- SAM-suhn · 2 syllables
Samson Popularity in 2025
Rank#477
Recorded Births639
- Boys usage rose 45 places to #477 and recorded 54 more 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 Samson Mean?
Samson is commonly associated with the Hebrew root meaning “sun” or “service.”
Origin: Samson is a Hebrew name recorded in ancient religious texts, particularly associated with the figure in the Hebrew Bible.
How Do You Pronounce Samson?
PronunciationSAM-suhn
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Samson?
- History
- The name Samson appears in the Hebrew Bible as the name of a figure noted for great strength and a role in ancient Israelite stories.
Samson 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 | 639 | #477 |
| 2024 | Boys | 585 | #522 |
| 2023 | Boys | 517 | #563 |
| 2022 | Boys | 491 | #582 |
| 2021 | Boys | 473 | #590 |
| 2020 | Boys | 495 | #566 |
| 2019 | Boys | 488 | #571 |
| 2018 | Boys | 512 | #546 |
| 2017 | Boys | 440 | #602 |
| 2016 | Boys | 481 | #576 |
| 2015 | Boys | 434 | #618 |
| 2014 | Boys | 420 | #627 |
| 2013 | Boys | 360 | #669 |
| 2012 | Boys | 280 | #802 |
| 2011 | Boys | 243 | #867 |
| 2010 | Boys | 244 | #860 |
| 2009 | Boys | 241 | #875 |
| 2008 | Boys | 214 | #944 |
| 2007 | Boys | 225 | #892 |
| 2006 | Boys | 220 | #891 |
| 2005 | Boys | 151 | #1,093 |
| 2004 | Boys | 176 | #954 |
| 2003 | Boys | 158 | #1,001 |
| 2002 | Boys | 183 | #889 |
When Was Samson 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.
2025 · Boys
639 recorded births
National rank #477
2024 · Boys
585 recorded births
National rank #522
2023 · Boys
517 recorded births
National rank #563
2018 · Boys
512 recorded births
National rank #546
Where Samson 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HI | #146 | 7 |
| OK | #282 | 17 |
| KY | #295 | 18 |
| AL | #301 | 18 |
| WV | #330 | 5 |
| UT | #351 | 13 |
| NE | #377 | 6 |
| ID | #377 | 6 |