Boys name · Kentucky
Samuel in Kentucky
Samuel was the 15th most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 148 babies named Samuel that year. Since 1910, Kentucky families have named 14,090 babies Samuel.
Popularity over time
Samuel in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 27 | 46th |
| 1926 | 105 | 48th |
| 1943 | 87 | 67th |
| 1959 | 99 | 76th |
| 1976 | 86 | 68th |
| 1992 | 138 | 43rd |
| 2009 | 234 | 15th |
| 2025 | 148 | 15th |
Its rank among boys names in Kentucky climbed from 46th in 1910 to 15th in 2025.
The most babies named Samuel in Kentucky in a single year was 248, in 2003. Its best showing was 9th among boys names in 2014.
Across the country, Samuel reached its best rank of #1 in Idaho (2010). See Samuel in every state →
How popular is Samuel in Kentucky?
Samuel was the 15th most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 148 babies named Samuel that year. Since 1910, Kentucky families have named 14,090 babies Samuel.
How many babies are named Samuel in Kentucky?
In 2025, 148 babies were named Samuel in Kentucky. The most babies named Samuel in Kentucky in a single year was 248, in 2003.
What is the rank of Samuel in Kentucky?
Samuel ranked 15th among boys names in Kentucky in 2025. Its best showing was 9th among boys names in 2014.
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.