Girls name · New Jersey
Samantha in New Jersey
Samantha was the 95th most popular girls name in New Jersey in 2025, with 74 babies named Samantha that year. Since 1964, New Jersey families have named 21,376 babies Samantha.
Popularity over time
Samantha in New Jersey, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 11 | 519th |
| 1973 | 56 | 148th |
| 1981 | 121 | 68th |
| 1990 | 925 | 5th |
| 1999 | 755 | 2nd |
| 2008 | 429 | 7th |
| 2016 | 219 | 17th |
| 2025 | 74 | 95th |
Its rank among girls names in New Jersey climbed from 519th in 1964 to 95th in 2025.
The most babies named Samantha in New Jersey in a single year was 931, in 1989. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 1996.
Across the country, Samantha reached its best rank of #1 in New York (1997). See Samantha in every state →
How popular is Samantha in New Jersey?
Samantha was the 95th most popular girls name in New Jersey in 2025, with 74 babies named Samantha that year. Since 1964, New Jersey families have named 21,376 babies Samantha.
How many babies are named Samantha in New Jersey?
In 2025, 74 babies were named Samantha in New Jersey. The most babies named Samantha in New Jersey in a single year was 931, in 1989.
What is the rank of Samantha in New Jersey?
Samantha ranked 95th among girls names in New Jersey in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 1996.
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.