Boys name · Michigan
Sam in Michigan
Sam was the 481st most popular boys name in Michigan in 2025, with 18 babies named Sam that year. Since 1912, Michigan families have named 3,524 babies Sam.
Popularity over time
Sam in Michigan, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 20 | 96th |
| 1928 | 56 | 114th |
| 1944 | 40 | 158th |
| 1960 | 62 | 188th |
| 1977 | 9 | 510th |
| 1993 | 17 | 425th |
| 2009 | 8 | 818th |
| 2025 | 18 | 481st |
Its rank among boys names in Michigan fell from 96th in 1912 to 481st in 2025.
The most babies named Sam in Michigan in a single year was 82, in 1922. Its best showing was 82nd among boys names in 1922.
Across the country, Sam reached its best rank of 8th in Alaska (1928). See Sam in every state →
How popular is Sam in Michigan?
Sam was the 481st most popular boys name in Michigan in 2025, with 18 babies named Sam that year. Since 1912, Michigan families have named 3,524 babies Sam.
How many babies are named Sam in Michigan?
In 2025, 18 babies were named Sam in Michigan. The most babies named Sam in Michigan in a single year was 82, in 1922.
What is the rank of Sam in Michigan?
Sam ranked 481st among boys names in Michigan in 2025. Its best showing was 82nd among boys names in 1922.
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.