Sampson

Sampson is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 33 boys in the United States.

Sampson at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Sampson

Sampson belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Sampson first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #415 in 1898, and in 2024 33 babies received the name — 3,866 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Sampson in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#415 in 1898
Peak year
2017
Babies named Sampson in 2024
33
Total since 1880
3,866

Sampson in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1903 in 2016
Babies named Sampson in 2025
6
Total since 1996
129

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sampson mean?

The meaning of Sampson is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Sampson a boy or girl name?

Sampson is a boy name. In 2024, 33 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Sampson?

Sampson comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Sampson?

Sampson first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #415 in 1898, and 33 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].