Boy · #5,327 in 2026

Samwise

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

Current Rank

#5,327

Peak Rank

#4,494 (2021)

Total Babies

213

5-Yr Trend

+17%

2002

First Year

2026

Last Year

2021

Peak Year

#4494

Peak Rank

213

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Samwise

Samwise first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2002, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 22 Samwises were born — ranking #4,494 that year. As of 2026, Samwise ranks #5,327 for baby boys with 18 births, rising sharply (+17% over the past five years). In total, more than 213 Samwises have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s 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 Samwise

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

Samurais
Someways
Sunwise
Sandwich
Summarize
Semis
Summerize
Sammies
Samaras
Salmons
Sammons
Samurai

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Samwise

What does the name Samwise mean?

Samwise is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2002. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Samwise in 2026?

In 2026, Samwise ranks #5,327 among boys' names in the U.S., with 18 babies given the name that year.

When was Samwise most popular?

Samwise reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #4,494 that year with 22 babies given the name.

Is Samwise a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Samwise?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Samwise include Thierno, Gaddiel, Chaos. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Samwise

Samwise is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2002 and has accumulated 213 births in the dataset. Samwise's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #4,494. Use the chart and map above to compare Samwise'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.