Girls name · New York
Samantha in New York
Samantha was the 202nd most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 84 babies named Samantha that year. Since 1943, New York families have named 46,727 babies Samantha.
Popularity over time
Samantha in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1943 | 5 | 923rd |
| 1966 | 156 | 188th |
| 1976 | 285 | 74th |
| 1986 | 1,094 | 14th |
| 1995 | 1,892 | 2nd |
| 2005 | 964 | 6th |
| 2015 | 358 | 28th |
| 2025 | 84 | 202nd |
Its rank among girls names in New York climbed from 923rd in 1943 to 202nd in 2025.
The most babies named Samantha in New York in a single year was 2,188, in 1991. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 1997.
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 York?
Samantha was the 202nd most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 84 babies named Samantha that year. Since 1943, New York families have named 46,727 babies Samantha.
How many babies are named Samantha in New York?
In 2025, 84 babies were named Samantha in New York. The most babies named Samantha in New York in a single year was 2,188, in 1991.
What is the rank of Samantha in New York?
Samantha ranked 202nd among girls names in New York in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 1997.
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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