Boys name · Virginia
Samuel in Virginia
Samuel was the 15th most popular boys name in Virginia in 2025, with 230 babies named Samuel that year. Since 1910, Virginia families have named 24,747 babies Samuel.
Popularity over time
Samuel in Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 51 | 21st |
| 1926 | 176 | 26th |
| 1943 | 192 | 33rd |
| 1959 | 173 | 52nd |
| 1976 | 122 | 53rd |
| 1992 | 273 | 39th |
| 2009 | 336 | 27th |
| 2025 | 230 | 15th |
Its rank among boys names in Virginia climbed from 21st in 1910 to 15th in 2025.
The most babies named Samuel in Virginia in a single year was 406, in 2002. Its best showing was 15th among boys names in 2025.
Across the country, Samuel reached its best rank of #1 in Idaho (2010). See Samuel in every state →
How popular is Samuel in Virginia?
Samuel was the 15th most popular boys name in Virginia in 2025, with 230 babies named Samuel that year. Since 1910, Virginia families have named 24,747 babies Samuel.
How many babies are named Samuel in Virginia?
In 2025, 230 babies were named Samuel in Virginia. The most babies named Samuel in Virginia in a single year was 406, in 2002.
What is the rank of Samuel in Virginia?
Samuel ranked 15th among boys names in Virginia in 2025. Its best showing was 15th among boys names 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.