Girls name · Texas
Samantha in Texas
Samantha was the 118th most popular girls name in Texas in 2025, with 259 babies named Samantha that year. Since 1950, Texas families have named 47,146 babies Samantha.
Popularity over time
Samantha in Texas, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 5 | 1180th |
| 1968 | 157 | 141st |
| 1978 | 251 | 79th |
| 1987 | 1,187 | 14th |
| 1997 | 1,469 | 8th |
| 2006 | 1,139 | 10th |
| 2016 | 557 | 40th |
| 2025 | 259 | 118th |
Its rank among girls names in Texas climbed from 1180th in 1950 to 118th in 2025.
The most babies named Samantha in Texas in a single year was 1,762, in 1999. Its best showing was 4th among girls names in 1994.
Across the country, Samantha reached its best rank of #1 in New York (1997). See Samantha in every state →
How popular is Samantha in Texas?
Samantha was the 118th most popular girls name in Texas in 2025, with 259 babies named Samantha that year. Since 1950, Texas families have named 47,146 babies Samantha.
How many babies are named Samantha in Texas?
In 2025, 259 babies were named Samantha in Texas. The most babies named Samantha in Texas in a single year was 1,762, in 1999.
What is the rank of Samantha in Texas?
Samantha ranked 118th among girls names in Texas in 2025. Its best showing was 4th among girls names in 1994.
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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