Boy · #9,639 in 2026

Zamuel

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

Current Rank

#9,639

Peak Rank

#8,338 (2001)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1999

First Year

2014

Last Year

2001

Peak Year

#8338

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Zamuel

Zamuel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1999, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2001, when 7 Zamuels were born — ranking #8,338 that year. As of 2026, Zamuel ranks #9,639 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 19 Zamuels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s 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 Zamuel

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

Samuel
Xenial
Zemel
Samual
Saml
Samsel
Samal
Simial
Simul
Samuele
Zonal
Zazzle

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Zamuel

What does the name Zamuel mean?

Zamuel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1999. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Zamuel in 2026?

In 2026, Zamuel ranks #9,639 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Zamuel most popular?

Zamuel reached its peak popularity in 2001, ranking #8,338 that year with 7 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Zamuel most popular?

Zamuel has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Zamuel.

Is Zamuel a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Zamuel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zamuel include Donivon, Kwon, Sheik. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Zamuel

Zamuel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1999 and has accumulated 19 births in the dataset. Zamuel's peak popularity came in 2001 when it ranked #8,338. Use the chart and map above to compare Zamuel'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.