Declining since 1985, #5,608 for boys today.
Popularity of Sammie since 1880
Babies named Sammie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1947, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Sammie's real moment was 1931.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 68 | 50 |
| 1890s | 125 | 121 |
| 1900s | 223 | 291 |
| 1910s | 647 | 1,372 |
| 1920s | 1,172 | 2,853 |
| 1930s | 1,316 | 3,332 |
| 1940s | 1,456 | 4,181 |
| 1950s | 797 | 3,423 |
| 1960s | 447 | 2,117 |
| 1970s | 314 | 1,172 |
| 1980s | 305 | 724 |
| 1990s | 189 | 498 |
| 2000s | 248 | 314 |
| 2010s | 326 | 279 |
| 2020s | 200 | 109 |
Meaning & origin
Sammie is a familiar diminutive that has seen steady use as an independent given name for over a century. It reached its peak popularity in 1931, when it ranked highest among U.S. births. Since 1985, its usage has been declining; in 2025 it ranked 5,608, with an estimated 1 in 106,755 children receiving the name. Its first recorded year of use was 1880, reflecting its long history in American naming. As a unisex name, it offers versatility, though it is more historically tied to boys. The name's enduring appeal lies in its friendly, approachable sound and its connection to the classic Samuel and the more modern Samantha.
Sammie originated as a pet form of Samuel, a Hebrew name meaning 'God has heard,' and later also of Samantha, a feminine name of uncertain etymology possibly created in the 18th century. It has been used as an independent given name since at least the 19th century, particularly in the United States and Britain. Its usage peaked in the early 20th century and has since declined.
Where Sammie is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sam, Sammy
Sibling names for Sammie
Names that share Sammie's style, for a brother or sister.
