Boys name · New Jersey
Sam in New Jersey
Sam was the 483rd most popular boys name in New Jersey in 2025, with 16 babies named Sam that year. Since 1910, New Jersey families have named 2,601 babies Sam.
Popularity over time
Sam in New Jersey, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 15 | 58th |
| 1926 | 48 | 88th |
| 1942 | 25 | 139th |
| 1958 | 16 | 274th |
| 1975 | 9 | 433rd |
| 1993 | 21 | 300th |
| 2009 | 21 | 362nd |
| 2025 | 16 | 483rd |
Its rank among boys names in New Jersey fell from 58th in 1910 to 483rd in 2025.
The most babies named Sam in New Jersey in a single year was 70, in 1919. Its best showing was 58th among boys names in 1910.
Across the country, Sam reached its best rank of 8th in Alaska (1928). See Sam in every state →
How popular is Sam in New Jersey?
Sam was the 483rd most popular boys name in New Jersey in 2025, with 16 babies named Sam that year. Since 1910, New Jersey families have named 2,601 babies Sam.
How many babies are named Sam in New Jersey?
In 2025, 16 babies were named Sam in New Jersey. The most babies named Sam in New Jersey in a single year was 70, in 1919.
What is the rank of Sam in New Jersey?
Sam ranked 483rd among boys names in New Jersey in 2025. Its best showing was 58th among boys names in 1910.
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.