Shmuel

Shmuel 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 229 boys in the United States.

Shmuel at a glance

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

About the name Shmuel

Shmuel 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, Shmuel first appears in Social Security records in 1953. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #917 in 2022, and in 2024 229 babies received the name — 5,709 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Shmuel in US records

First recorded (US)
1953
Best US rank
#917 in 2022
Peak year
2022
Babies named Shmuel in 2024
229
Total since 1880
5,709

Shmuel in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1167 in 2000
Babies named Shmuel in 2025
19
Total since 1996
345

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Shmuel mean?

The meaning of Shmuel 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 Shmuel a boy or girl name?

Shmuel is a boy name. In 2024, 229 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Shmuel?

Shmuel comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Shmuel?

Shmuel first appears in US records in 1953. Its best-ever ranking was #917 in 2022, and 229 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].