How popular was your name Samuel in 2023?

Graph below show the trend how the name Samuel has been used between 1910 to now.

  • Origin: English, French, German, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, Polish, Czech, Slovak, Romanian, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Jewish, Amharic, Biblical
  • Meaning: From the Hebrew name שְׁמוּאֵל (Shemu'el) meaning 'name of God', from the roots שֵׁם (shem) meaning 'name' and אֵל ('el) meaning 'God'. Other interpretations have the first root being שָׁמַע (shama') meaning 'to hear' leading to a meaning of 'God has heard'. As told in the Books of Samuel in the Old Testament, Samuel was the last of the ruling judges. He led the Israelites during a period of domination by the Philistines, who were ultimately defeated in battle at Mizpah. Later he anointed Saul to be the first king of Israel, and even later anointed his successor David.As a Christian name, Samuel came into common use after the Protestant Reformation. It has been consistently popular in the English-speaking world, ranking yearly in the top 100 names in the United States (as recorded since 1880) and performing similarly well in the United Kingdom.Famous bearers include English poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772-1834), American inventor Samuel Morse (1791-1872), Irish writer Samuel Beckett (1906-1989), and American actor Samuel L. Jackson (1948-). This was also the real name, Samuel Clemens, of the American author Mark Twain (1835-1910).
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Explore the Popularity of Your Name in 2023

Curious to know how popular your name was in 2023? The graph above reveals the fascinating trend of how your name has been used over the years, tracing its journey from 1910 to the present. Whether your name has surged in popularity or remained a timeless favorite, this visualization provides a unique perspective on its historical significance and cultural impact.

By examining the fluctuations in your name's usage, you will see how it compares to other popular names over time. Whether you are exploring this data out of personal curiosity or to find inspiration for naming a child, this graph offers valuable insight into naming trends throughout the decades.

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