Samonte
A masculine name of French origin meaning "from the hill".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Samonte. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Samonte today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Samonte births was 2010 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Samonte. 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 Samonte. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2010
6 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2010 SSA rank
#11,931
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Samonte: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Samonte 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 Samonte 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 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Samonte
The name Samonte has its origins in the ancient Aramaic language spoken in the Middle East during the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Aramaic word "samon," meaning "to hear" or "to listen." This root word suggests that Samonte may have been used to refer to someone who was known for their attentive listening skills or ability to understand others.
The earliest recorded usage of the name Samonte can be traced back to the 3rd century BCE, where it appears in ancient Aramaic texts from the region of modern-day Syria. One notable historical reference is found in the writings of the Aramaic scholar Ahikar, who mentions a wise man named Samonte known for his counsel and advice.
In the centuries that followed, the name Samonte spread to other parts of the Middle East and the Mediterranean region, adopted by various cultures and languages. One prominent figure bearing this name was Samonte of Alexandria, a 5th-century CE philosopher and mathematician who made significant contributions to the study of geometry.
During the Middle Ages, the name Samonte was particularly popular among certain Christian communities in the Levant region. One notable bearer was Samonte of Damascus, a 12th-century priest and scholar who wrote extensively on theology and philosophy.
Another historical figure with the name Samonte was a 14th-century Persian poet and mystic known for his spiritual and romantic verses. His full name, Samonte al-Din, reflects the influence of Arabic culture on the name's usage.
Moving forward to the Renaissance period, Samonte Luzzatto was a prominent Italian rabbi and scholar born in 1638. He was renowned for his expertise in Hebrew literature and his contributions to biblical exegesis.
In more recent times, the name Samonte has been less common, although there are still notable individuals who have carried it. One example is Samonte Gambetta, an Italian politician and statesman from the 19th century who played a significant role in the unification of Italy.
Throughout its long history, the name Samonte has maintained a connection to its Aramaic roots, representing a sense of attentive listening and understanding. While its usage has ebbed and flowed across different cultures and eras, the name has left a lasting mark on the individuals who have borne it, reflecting their wisdom, intellect, and profound contributions to their respective fields.
People
Samonte + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Samonte 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
Samonte: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Samonte?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Samonte 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Samonte a common name?
We classify Samonte as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Samonte most popular?
The single biggest year for Samonte was 2010, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Samonte is about 16 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 Samonte in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Samonte a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Samonte 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 Samonte still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Samonte 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 Samonte 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 Samonte?
See how many people share the name Samonte on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.