Holding steady.
Popularity of Sammye since 1913
Babies named Sammye per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 38 |
| 1920s | 118 |
| 1930s | 142 |
| 1940s | 223 |
| 1950s | 137 |
| 1960s | 54 |
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Sammye is a name that saw its peak popularity in 1945, reflecting mid-20th-century naming preferences for diminutive and feminine forms of traditional names. Though it has rarely been given in recent years, its vintage charm and simplicity may appeal to parents seeking a name with a nostalgic feel. The name has not ranked in the top 1000 since 1965, indicating a decline in usage after its mid-century heyday. With a first recorded year of 1913, Sammye has a history spanning over a century, yet its trajectory has remained relatively stable in obscurity. Its spelling variant offers a distinctive twist on the more common Sammie or Sammy.
Sammye is a spelling variant of Sammie, itself a diminutive of Samantha or Samuel. Samantha likely originated as a feminine form of Samuel in the 18th century, possibly influenced by the Greek word 'samantha' meaning 'listener' or from the Aramaic 'sama'' meaning 'sky' or 'name of God'. The name Sammye emerged in the early 20th century as a given name, with its peak year in 1945 reflecting mid-century naming trends.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Sammye
Names that share Sammye's style, for a brother or sister.
