Boys name · Tennessee
Samuel in Tennessee
Samuel was the 14th most popular boys name in Tennessee in 2025, with 249 babies named Samuel that year. Since 1910, Tennessee families have named 21,631 babies Samuel.
Popularity over time
Samuel in Tennessee, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 35 | 30th |
| 1926 | 151 | 33rd |
| 1943 | 149 | 45th |
| 1959 | 142 | 63rd |
| 1976 | 141 | 50th |
| 1992 | 236 | 38th |
| 2009 | 319 | 15th |
| 2025 | 249 | 14th |
Its rank among boys names in Tennessee climbed from 30th in 1910 to 14th in 2025.
The most babies named Samuel in Tennessee in a single year was 384, in 2003. Its best showing was 9th among boys names in 2017.
Across the country, Samuel reached its best rank of #1 in Idaho (2010). See Samuel in every state →
How popular is Samuel in Tennessee?
Samuel was the 14th most popular boys name in Tennessee in 2025, with 249 babies named Samuel that year. Since 1910, Tennessee families have named 21,631 babies Samuel.
How many babies are named Samuel in Tennessee?
In 2025, 249 babies were named Samuel in Tennessee. The most babies named Samuel in Tennessee in a single year was 384, in 2003.
What is the rank of Samuel in Tennessee?
Samuel ranked 14th among boys names in Tennessee in 2025. Its best showing was 9th among boys names in 2017.
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.