Girls name · Pennsylvania
Samantha in Pennsylvania
Samantha was the 226th most popular girls name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 50 babies named Samantha that year. Since 1958, Pennsylvania families have named 26,228 babies Samantha.
Popularity over time
Samantha in Pennsylvania, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1958 | 6 | 904th |
| 1969 | 91 | 168th |
| 1979 | 204 | 70th |
| 1988 | 1,037 | 9th |
| 1997 | 953 | 3rd |
| 2006 | 446 | 14th |
| 2016 | 133 | 75th |
| 2025 | 50 | 226th |
Its rank among girls names in Pennsylvania climbed from 904th in 1958 to 226th in 2025.
The most babies named Samantha in Pennsylvania in a single year was 1,389, in 1991. Its best showing was 3rd among girls names in 1992.
Across the country, Samantha reached its best rank of #1 in New York (1997). See Samantha in every state →
How popular is Samantha in Pennsylvania?
Samantha was the 226th most popular girls name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 50 babies named Samantha that year. Since 1958, Pennsylvania families have named 26,228 babies Samantha.
How many babies are named Samantha in Pennsylvania?
In 2025, 50 babies were named Samantha in Pennsylvania. The most babies named Samantha in Pennsylvania in a single year was 1,389, in 1991.
What is the rank of Samantha in Pennsylvania?
Samantha ranked 226th among girls names in Pennsylvania in 2025. Its best showing was 3rd among girls names in 1992.
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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