Boys name · California
Samuel in California
Samuel was the 34th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 821 babies named Samuel that year. Since 1910, California families have named 69,781 babies Samuel.
Popularity over time
Samuel in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 16 | 50th |
| 1926 | 96 | 75th |
| 1943 | 141 | 104th |
| 1959 | 327 | 110th |
| 1976 | 536 | 63rd |
| 1992 | 1,469 | 43rd |
| 2009 | 1,394 | 37th |
| 2025 | 821 | 34th |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 50th in 1910 to 34th in 2025.
The most babies named Samuel in California in a single year was 1,622, in 2001. Its best showing was 31st among boys names in 2001.
Across the country, Samuel reached its best rank of #1 in Idaho (2010). See Samuel in every state →
How popular is Samuel in California?
Samuel was the 34th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 821 babies named Samuel that year. Since 1910, California families have named 69,781 babies Samuel.
How many babies are named Samuel in California?
In 2025, 821 babies were named Samuel in California. The most babies named Samuel in California in a single year was 1,622, in 2001.
What is the rank of Samuel in California?
Samuel ranked 34th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 31st among boys names in 2001.
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.