Boys name · Massachusetts
Samuel in Massachusetts
In 2025, 204 babies born in Massachusetts were named Samuel, making it the #17 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 18,118.
Popularity over time
Samuel in Massachusetts, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 41 | #28 |
| 1926 | 85 | #66 |
| 1943 | 49 | #95 |
| 1959 | 54 | #112 |
| 1976 | 81 | #68 |
| 1992 | 289 | #39 |
| 2009 | 310 | #21 |
| 2025 | 204 | #17 |
The most Samuel births in Massachusetts in a single year was 434, in 2001. Samuel's highest rank in Massachusetts was #15, set in 2014.
Rank swung between #15 (2014) and #126 (1962) in Massachusetts, from #28 in 1910 to #17 in 2025.
Nationally, Samuel's strongest state was Idaho, where it hit #1 in 2010. See Samuel in every state →
How popular is Samuel in Massachusetts?
In 2025, 204 babies born in Massachusetts were named Samuel, making it the #17 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 18,118.
How many babies are named Samuel in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts recorded 204 births of babies named Samuel in 2025.
What is the rank of Samuel in Massachusetts?
Samuel ranked #17 among boys names in Massachusetts in 2025.
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.