Girls name · Kentucky
Samantha in Kentucky
Samantha was the 153rd most popular girls name in Kentucky in 2025, with 30 babies named Samantha that year. Since 1919, Kentucky families have named 8,018 babies Samantha.
Popularity over time
Samantha in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1919 | 5 | 532nd |
| 1970 | 35 | 164th |
| 1979 | 84 | 62nd |
| 1988 | 370 | 10th |
| 1998 | 234 | 14th |
| 2007 | 99 | 42nd |
| 2016 | 28 | 163rd |
| 2025 | 30 | 153rd |
Its rank among girls names in Kentucky climbed from 532nd in 1919 to 153rd in 2025.
The most babies named Samantha in Kentucky in a single year was 427, in 1989. Its best showing was 6th among girls names in 1989.
Across the country, Samantha reached its best rank of #1 in New York (1997). See Samantha in every state →
How popular is Samantha in Kentucky?
Samantha was the 153rd most popular girls name in Kentucky in 2025, with 30 babies named Samantha that year. Since 1919, Kentucky families have named 8,018 babies Samantha.
How many babies are named Samantha in Kentucky?
In 2025, 30 babies were named Samantha in Kentucky. The most babies named Samantha in Kentucky in a single year was 427, in 1989.
What is the rank of Samantha in Kentucky?
Samantha ranked 153rd among girls names in Kentucky in 2025. Its best showing was 6th among girls names in 1989.
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.
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