Declining since 2001, #6,116 for girls today.
Popularity of Sammi since 1946
Babies named Sammi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 31 |
| 1960s | 94 |
| 1970s | 292 |
| 1980s | 260 |
| 1990s | 262 |
| 2000s | 326 |
| 2010s | 302 |
| 2020s | 104 |
Meaning & origin
Sammi first appeared on the U.S. baby name charts in 1946, a time when short forms of longer names were gaining popularity. It reached its peak rank in 1974, fitting the trend of nickname-style names for girls. Since 2001, usage has been declining, and in 2025 it ranked 6116th, with only 1 in 84,593 newborns receiving the name. The highest concentration of Sammis has been in California, reflecting broader naming trends in the state. As a diminutive of Samantha, Sammi carries the meaning 'heard by God,' but it has become an independent name with a casual, friendly feel.
Sammi originated as a nickname for Samantha, the feminine form of Samuel, which means 'name of God' in Hebrew. It became used independently from the mid-20th century, especially in the United States. The name's spelling with an 'i' ending is a common modern variant of Sammie.
Where Sammi is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sam
Sibling names for Sammi
Names that share Sammi's style, for a brother or sister.
