Boys name · Rhode Island
Samuel in Rhode Island
Samuel was the 59th most popular boys name in Rhode Island in 2025, with 17 babies named Samuel that year. Since 1911, Rhode Island families have named 2,513 babies Samuel.
Popularity over time
Samuel in Rhode Island, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 | 9 | 35th |
| 1927 | 17 | 66th |
| 1944 | 10 | 84th |
| 1960 | 7 | 141st |
| 1978 | 9 | 91st |
| 1994 | 50 | 35th |
| 2009 | 44 | 27th |
| 2025 | 17 | 59th |
Its rank among boys names in Rhode Island fell from 35th in 1911 to 59th in 2025.
The most babies named Samuel in Rhode Island in a single year was 74, in 2002. Its best showing was 16th among boys names in 2011.
Across the country, Samuel reached its best rank of #1 in Idaho (2010). See Samuel in every state →
How popular is Samuel in Rhode Island?
Samuel was the 59th most popular boys name in Rhode Island in 2025, with 17 babies named Samuel that year. Since 1911, Rhode Island families have named 2,513 babies Samuel.
How many babies are named Samuel in Rhode Island?
In 2025, 17 babies were named Samuel in Rhode Island. The most babies named Samuel in Rhode Island in a single year was 74, in 2002.
What is the rank of Samuel in Rhode Island?
Samuel ranked 59th among boys names in Rhode Island in 2025. Its best showing was 16th among boys names in 2011.
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.