Boys name · Ohio
Sam in Ohio
Sam was the 1239th most popular boys name in Ohio in 2025, with 6 babies named Sam that year. Since 1910, Ohio families have named 4,413 babies Sam.
Popularity over time
Sam in Ohio, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 14 | 85th |
| 1926 | 84 | 97th |
| 1943 | 58 | 146th |
| 1959 | 75 | 187th |
| 1976 | 15 | 367th |
| 1992 | 22 | 353rd |
| 2009 | 15 | 585th |
| 2025 | 6 | 1239th |
Its rank among boys names in Ohio fell from 85th in 1910 to 1239th in 2025.
The most babies named Sam in Ohio in a single year was 104, in 1921. Its best showing was 57th 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 Ohio?
Sam was the 1239th most popular boys name in Ohio in 2025, with 6 babies named Sam that year. Since 1910, Ohio families have named 4,413 babies Sam.
How many babies are named Sam in Ohio?
In 2025, 6 babies were named Sam in Ohio. The most babies named Sam in Ohio in a single year was 104, in 1921.
What is the rank of Sam in Ohio?
Sam ranked 1239th among boys names in Ohio in 2025. Its best showing was 57th 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.