Boys name · Texas
Sam in Texas
Sam was the 745th most popular boys name in Texas in 2025, with 37 babies named Sam that year. Since 1910, Texas families have named 8,774 babies Sam.
Popularity over time
Sam in Texas, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 56 | 35th |
| 1926 | 157 | 74th |
| 1943 | 110 | 142nd |
| 1959 | 115 | 197th |
| 1976 | 40 | 363rd |
| 1992 | 39 | 455th |
| 2009 | 30 | 754th |
| 2025 | 37 | 745th |
Its rank among boys names in Texas fell from 35th in 1910 to 745th in 2025.
The most babies named Sam in Texas in a single year was 172, in 1922. Its best showing was 30th 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 Texas?
Sam was the 745th most popular boys name in Texas in 2025, with 37 babies named Sam that year. Since 1910, Texas families have named 8,774 babies Sam.
How many babies are named Sam in Texas?
In 2025, 37 babies were named Sam in Texas. The most babies named Sam in Texas in a single year was 172, in 1922.
What is the rank of Sam in Texas?
Sam ranked 745th among boys names in Texas in 2025. Its best showing was 30th 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.