Samuel name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning, origin, similar names and Australian ranking history.
The name Samuel
Story and style
Samuel is a distinctive name for boys.
For parents, Samuel is easy to imagine in everyday life: simple enough for a child, but still polished enough to grow with them.
At a glance
The quick version
Best rank18th in 2008
Listed years18/18 years
TrendFalling
First listed2008
StyleFamiliar
Length6 letters
More about Samuel
Background notes
What style of name is Samuel?
Samuel feels familiar. It sits naturally beside names like Jasper and Sam: names that feel related in sound, style or popularity.
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Samuel ranking history in Australia
Published national top-100 ranking by year
Samuel has been a steady favourite in Australia. It ranked 85th in 2025, and appeared in the top 100 every year from 2008 to 2025.
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 85th |
| 2024 | 63rd |
| 2023 | 42nd |
| 2022 | 55th |
| 2021 | 47th |
| 2020 | 59th |
| 2019 | 41st |
| 2018 | 45th |
| 2017 | 39th |
| 2016 | 36th |
| 2015 | 31st |
| 2014 | 42nd |
| 2013 | 28th |
| 2012 | 24th |
| 2011 | 19th |
| 2010 | 20th |
| 2009 | 21st |
| 2008 | 18th |