Boys name · Illinois
Sam in Illinois
Sam was the 862nd most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 10 babies named Sam that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 6,461 babies Sam.
Popularity over time
Sam in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 31 | 59th |
| 1926 | 128 | 83rd |
| 1943 | 79 | 127th |
| 1959 | 76 | 194th |
| 1976 | 22 | 372nd |
| 1992 | 35 | 336th |
| 2009 | 28 | 431st |
| 2025 | 10 | 862nd |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois fell from 59th in 1910 to 862nd in 2025.
The most babies named Sam in Illinois in a single year was 164, in 1917. Its best showing was 49th 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 Illinois?
Sam was the 862nd most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 10 babies named Sam that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 6,461 babies Sam.
How many babies are named Sam in Illinois?
In 2025, 10 babies were named Sam in Illinois. The most babies named Sam in Illinois in a single year was 164, in 1917.
What is the rank of Sam in Illinois?
Sam ranked 862nd among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 49th 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.