Samandar
An Urdu name meaning "ocean" or "sea".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Samandar. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Samandar today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Samandar births was 2013 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Samandar. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Samandar. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2013
5 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2013 SSA rank
#13,703
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Samandar: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Samandar by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Samandar during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Samandar
The name Samandar has its roots in the Persian language, originating from the word "samand" meaning "sea" or "ocean." It is believed to have been derived from the ancient Iranian root "sam," meaning "blue" or "green," referring to the color of the sea. The earliest known usage of this name can be traced back to the medieval period in the regions of Persia (present-day Iran) and Central Asia.
In Persian literature, the name Samandar appears in several works, including the famous epic poem "Shahnameh" by the renowned poet Ferdowsi (c. 940-1020 CE). The name is often associated with the mythical figure of a sea creature or a merman, symbolizing strength, power, and the vastness of the ocean.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Samandar was a Persian poet and philosopher who lived in the 11th century CE. While little is known about his life, his works have been preserved and studied by scholars of Persian literature.
In the 13th century, Samandar al-Isfahani was a prominent Persian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the fields of geometry and trigonometry. His works, including the treatise "Al-Bahir fi al-Jabr wa al-Muqabala," influenced the development of algebra and the study of equations.
During the Timurid dynasty in the 15th century, Samandar Mirza was a prince and military commander who served under his father, the famous conqueror Timur (Tamerlane). He played a crucial role in several military campaigns and was known for his bravery and leadership skills.
In the 16th century, Samandar Khan was a notable figure in the Mughal Empire, serving as a governor and military commander under the reign of Emperor Akbar. He was highly respected for his administrative abilities and his role in expanding the Mughal territories.
Samandar Ali Khan was a prominent political figure in the 18th century during the Durrani Empire in Afghanistan. He held influential positions as a governor and military leader, and his name is associated with several historical events and battles of that era.
Throughout history, the name Samandar has been carried by individuals from various backgrounds, including poets, scholars, rulers, and military leaders. Its connection to the sea and the mythical sea creature has contributed to its symbolic significance, often representing strength, depth, and vastness.
People
Samandar + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Samandar as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Samandar: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Samandar?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Samandar going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Samandar a common name?
We classify Samandar as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Samandar most popular?
The single biggest year for Samandar was 2013, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Samandar is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Samandar in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Samandar a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Samandar in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Samandar still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Samandar in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Samandar can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Samandar?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Samandar at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.