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Sampson

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Sampson was most popular in 2017, when 61 American babies were given the name — ranking #4,875 that year. In 2025 it ranked #7,270, with 34 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 3,901 people named Sampson.

Most popular in2017
Rank that year#4,875
Births that year61
Total since 18803,901

Sampson over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Sampson’s peak in 2017. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org