Samson

Origin Gender Meaning
Christian Boy Of the sun, or a strong man. A biblical name.
Hebrew Boy Of the sun, or a strong man. A biblical name.

 

Fun Facts about the name Samson

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Scrabble Score
8 points
Dictionary Definition
n. defined as: "An Israelite of Bible record (see Judges xiii.), distinguished for his great strength; hence, a man of extraordinary physical strength."
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Popularity of Samson

Popularity Analysis

The name Samson first appeared in the social security administration database in 1892. Its highest recorded popularity was in 2024 when it reached rank #522. It is currently at its peak popularity.


Year Rank Gender % of Total Gender
2024 522 Male 0.0315%
2023 563 Male 0.0281%
2022 584 Male 0.0261%
2021 590 Male 0.0252%
2020 571 Male 0.0265%
2019 574 Male 0.0253%
2018 546 Male 0.0263%
2017 605 Male 0.0221%
2016 578 Male 0.0237%
2015 621 Male 0.0211%
2014 627 Male 0.0205%
2013 670 Male 0.0178%
2012 800 Male 0.0138%
2011 871 Male 0.0119%
2010 868 Male 0.0118%
2009 882 Male 0.0113%
2008 945 Male 0.0098%
2007 891 Male 0.0102%
2006 891 Male 0.0101%
2004 955 Male 0.0083%
2002 889 Male 0.0089%
2001 914 Male 0.0083%
2000 897 Male 0.0083%
1999 942 Male 0.0076%
1998 997 Male 0.0068%
1997 972 Male 0.0068%
1994 964 Male 0.0064%
1993 974 Male 0.0060%
1990 918 Male 0.0059%
1988 830 Male 0.0066%
1985 869 Male 0.0057%
1984 902 Male 0.0051%
1983 962 Male 0.0046%
1982 990 Male 0.0044%
1981 983 Male 0.0046%
1980 964 Male 0.0047%
1979 994 Male 0.0045%
1977 986 Male 0.0044%
1892 852 Male 0.0061%