Boys name · New York
Sam in New York
As of 2025, Sam was the #374 most common boys name in New York, drawn from 48 births that year. Its total reaches 10,809 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
Popularity over time
Sam in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 66 | #61 |
| 1926 | 229 | #74 |
| 1943 | 56 | #178 |
| 1959 | 85 | #233 |
| 1976 | 28 | #396 |
| 1992 | 64 | #293 |
| 2009 | 80 | #243 |
| 2025 | 48 | #374 |
Its rank among boys names in New York ran from #45 in 1911 to #490 in 1980, starting at #61 in 1910 and ending at #374 in 2025.
Its busiest year in New York was 1915, with 376 Sam births. In 1911 it reached #45, its highest boys-name rank in New York.
Across the country, Sam reached its highest rank of #8 in Alaska (1928). See Sam in every state →
How popular is Sam in New York?
As of 2025, Sam was the #374 most common boys name in New York, drawn from 48 births that year. Its total reaches 10,809 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
How many babies are named Sam in New York?
48 Sam babies were born in New York in 2025.
What is the rank of Sam in New York?
Sam ranked #374 among boys names in New York in 2025.
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.