Samson
How to say it: SAM-sun · /ˈsæmsən/
From Hebrew Shimshon, derived from 'shemesh' (sun); biblical judge renowned for his great strength.
Samson was the 471st most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 639 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 47% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #424 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #471 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 639 |
| Share of births | 1 in 5,188 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +47% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #424 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,664 among boys’ names, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Strength has lifted Samson through a steady climb toward the 2020s. At its best right now, it may continue to advance.
What goes with it
Round and resonant with a breathy finish, it blends strength with light. Gideon shares its biblical gravity.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Samson is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Czech, Danish, English, French, German, Hebrew, Norwegian, Polish, Swedish.
In France: #1,664 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Samson
- Samson Siasia (born 1967)Nigerian association football player
- Samson Baidoo (born 2004)Austrian association football player
- Samson Raphael Hirsch (1808–1888)Jewish theologian, Germany 19th century
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