Boys name · California
Sam in California
Sam was the 571st most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 53 babies named Sam that year. Since 1910, California families have named 7,638 babies Sam.
Popularity over time
Sam in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 11 | 70th |
| 1926 | 57 | 125th |
| 1943 | 76 | 157th |
| 1959 | 132 | 198th |
| 1976 | 40 | 418th |
| 1992 | 101 | 354th |
| 2009 | 67 | 479th |
| 2025 | 53 | 571st |
Its rank among boys names in California fell from 70th in 1910 to 571st in 2025.
The most babies named Sam in California in a single year was 132, in 1959. Its best showing was 53rd among boys names in 1911.
Across the country, Sam reached its best rank of 8th in Alaska (1928). See Sam in every state →
How popular is Sam in California?
Sam was the 571st most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 53 babies named Sam that year. Since 1910, California families have named 7,638 babies Sam.
How many babies are named Sam in California?
In 2025, 53 babies were named Sam in California. The most babies named Sam in California in a single year was 132, in 1959.
What is the rank of Sam in California?
Sam ranked 571st among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 53rd among boys names in 1911.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.