Boys name · Massachusetts
Samuel in Massachusetts
Samuel was the 17th most popular boys name in Massachusetts in 2025, with 204 babies named Samuel that year. Since 1910, Massachusetts families have named 18,118 babies Samuel.
Popularity over time
Samuel in Massachusetts, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 41 | 28th |
| 1926 | 85 | 66th |
| 1943 | 49 | 95th |
| 1959 | 54 | 112th |
| 1976 | 81 | 68th |
| 1992 | 289 | 39th |
| 2009 | 310 | 21st |
| 2025 | 204 | 17th |
Its rank among boys names in Massachusetts climbed from 28th in 1910 to 17th in 2025.
The most babies named Samuel in Massachusetts in a single year was 434, in 2001. Its best showing was 15th 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 Massachusetts?
Samuel was the 17th most popular boys name in Massachusetts in 2025, with 204 babies named Samuel that year. Since 1910, Massachusetts families have named 18,118 babies Samuel.
How many babies are named Samuel in Massachusetts?
In 2025, 204 babies were named Samuel in Massachusetts. The most babies named Samuel in Massachusetts in a single year was 434, in 2001.
What is the rank of Samuel in Massachusetts?
Samuel ranked 17th among boys names in Massachusetts in 2025. Its best showing was 15th 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.