Boy · #9,692 in 2026

Sameul

Name: Popularity of the name Sameul in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Sameul, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#9,692

Peak Rank

#1,657 (1950)

Total Babies

871

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1882

First Year

2017

Last Year

1950

Peak Year

#1657

Peak Rank

871

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Sameul

Sameul first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1882, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1950, when 20 Sameuls were born — ranking #1,657 that year. As of 2026, Sameul ranks #9,692 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 871 Sameuls have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Sameul

Phonetically similar names — useful when Sameul is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Sawmill
Samael
Samiel
Simal
Saml
Semel
Somal
Semmel
Simmel
Sommeil
Samal
Soml

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sameul

What does the name Sameul mean?

Sameul is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1882. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Sameul in 2026?

In 2026, Sameul ranks #9,692 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Sameul most popular?

Sameul reached its peak popularity in 1950, ranking #1,657 that year with 20 babies given the name.

Is Sameul a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Sameul is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Sameul?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Sameul include Arlando, Avan, Waleed. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Sameul

Sameul is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1882 and has accumulated 871 births in the dataset. Sameul's peak popularity came in 1950 when it ranked #1,657. Use the chart and map above to compare Sameul's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.