Samp
A variant form of the masculine name Samuel, of Hebrew origin meaning "name of God".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Samp. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Samp today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Samp births was 1915 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Samp. 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 Samp. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1915
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1915 SSA rank
#4,302
Tracked since 1915
Popularity
Samp: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Samp 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 Samp during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Samp
The given name Samp has its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language, which was prevalent in the Indian subcontinent around the 3rd century BCE. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "sampa," which means "wealth" or "prosperity." This suggests that the name may have been bestowed upon children with the hope that they would lead prosperous and successful lives.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Samp can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures known as the Vedas. Specifically, the name appears in the Rigveda, which is a collection of sacred hymns dating back to around 1500 BCE. In this text, Samp is mentioned as a renowned sage and scholar, revered for his wisdom and spiritual knowledge.
Throughout the centuries, the name Samp has been borne by several notable figures across various cultures and civilizations. In the 6th century CE, Samp Bharadwaj was a renowned Indian astronomer and mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of astrology and calendrical calculations.
During the Mughal Empire, which ruled over large parts of South Asia from the 16th to the 19th century, Samp Khan was a prominent military leader and strategist. He played a crucial role in several military campaigns and was known for his bravery and tactical acumen.
In the realm of literature, Samp Banerjee was a celebrated Bengali poet and writer who lived in the 19th century. His works are considered masterpieces of Bengali literature and have had a profound impact on the cultural and literary landscape of the region.
Another notable bearer of the name Samp was Samp Sukumar, a prominent Indian freedom fighter who actively participated in the struggle for independence from British colonial rule in the early 20th century. He was imprisoned multiple times for his involvement in the Indian independence movement but remained steadfast in his pursuit of liberty.
It is worth noting that while the name Samp has its roots in ancient Sanskrit and Hindu culture, it has since been adopted and embraced by various communities across the Indian subcontinent, transcending religious and cultural boundaries.
People
Samp + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Samp 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
Samp: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Samp?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Samp 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 - US residents.
Is Samp a common name?
We classify Samp as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% 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 Samp most popular?
The single biggest year for Samp was 1915, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Samp is about 0 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 Samp in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Samp a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Samp 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 Samp still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Samp 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 Samp 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 Samp as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Samp on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.