The nameSamson
Samson is the strongman of the Bible. It is climbing in the United States.
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
- Feast day
Meaning
Samson comes from the Hebrew Shimshon, linked to shemesh, "sun".
Origin
Hebrew.
History
Samson drew his strength from his uncut hair until Delilah betrayed him. Saint Samson of Dol was a Welsh bishop who founded a monastery in Brittany. In the United States the name reached its best rank, 522nd, in 2024.
Famous people named Samson
- Saint Samson of Dol
- Samson Kitur, runner
Popularity of the name Samson
Samson in the United States
Samson was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 3,901 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Samson. Its rise began around 1976, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Samson in the United States were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 511 births a year.
Samson in the United Kingdom
Samson was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 727 births over the decade, 46% of all recorded babies named Samson. Half of all babies named Samson in the United Kingdom were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 52 births a year on average, against 69 in the five years before.
Samson in France
Sibling names for Samson
Names from the same generation as Samson, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Samson mean?
Samson comes from the Hebrew Shimshon, linked to shemesh, "sun".
What is the origin of the name Samson?
Hebrew.
Is Samson a girl's or a boy's name?
Samson is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Samson?
In 2024, Samson was the 522nd most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 582 births.
What are good sibling names for Samson?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Maryam, Elia, Mira and Mae for a sister, Yusuf, Matthias, Amos and Raphael for a brother.
Who are famous people named Samson?
Saint Samson of Dol; Samson Kitur, runner.