4,002births recorded
3Countries
1Variants
1898Peak · United States
#3240England & Wales 2025
Sampson is a boy name family recorded 4,002 times in 3 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in England & Wales (#3240 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1898, at 6.0 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Sampson
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sampson | English | 3,901 | 🇺🇸 United States | #3379 | 1898 | ▼ 33 % |
| Sampson | English | 95 | 🏴 England & Wales | #3240 | 2016 | ▼ 33 % |
| Sampson | English | 6 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | – | 1966 | – |
Questions about Sampson
How popular is the name Sampson?
In 2025 it ranked #3240 in England & Wales. Official registers record 4,002 births across 3 countries.
When was Sampson most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1898, at 6.0 births per 100,000.
Is Sampson a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Sampson is a boy name.