Gender
Male
Origin
- Hebrew
- The sun. Biblical Samson was given superhuman strength by God.
- English
Syllables
2
Themes
- Shakespearean
- Surname
Pronunciation
s(a)-mp-son, sam-pson
Popularity in the USA
- Boys: peak in 2017 (rank #2186, 61 births); most recent 2025 (rank #3379, 34 births)
| Year | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 |
| 2024 | 33 |
| 2023 | 38 |
| 2022 | 42 |
| 2021 | 46 |
| 2020 | 57 |
| 2019 | 41 |
| 2018 | 50 |
| 2017 | 61 |
| 2016 | 51 |
Top girl names · Top boy names in the USA (2025)
Popularity in England and Wales
- Boys: peak in 2016 (rank #1903, 12 births); most recent 2025 (rank #3239, 6 births)
| Year | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2021 | – |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2016 | 12 |
Top girl names · Top boy names in England and Wales (2025)