Boys name · South Carolina
Samuel in South Carolina
In 2025, 148 babies born in South Carolina were named Samuel, making it the #14 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 17,769.
Popularity over time
Samuel in South Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 56 | #19 |
| 1926 | 174 | #20 |
| 1943 | 198 | #25 |
| 1959 | 158 | #39 |
| 1976 | 91 | #50 |
| 1992 | 120 | #46 |
| 2009 | 148 | #32 |
| 2025 | 148 | #14 |
Samuel had its most births in South Carolina in 1948, when 256 babies were given the name. Samuel's highest rank in South Carolina was #7, set in 2021.
Rank swung between #7 (2021) and #66 (1965) in South Carolina, from #19 in 1910 to #14 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 South Carolina?
In 2025, 148 babies born in South Carolina were named Samuel, making it the #14 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 17,769.
How many babies are named Samuel in South Carolina?
In 2025, 148 babies born in South Carolina were named Samuel.
What is the rank of Samuel in South Carolina?
Samuel's 2025 rank among boys names in South Carolina was #14.
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.