Samueljames
Of Hebrew origin, meaning "name of God" and "supplanter".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Samueljames. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Samueljames today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Samueljames births was 2019 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Samueljames. 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 Samueljames. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2019
6 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2019 SSA rank
#11,889
Tracked since 2019
Popularity
Samueljames: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Samueljames 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 Samueljames 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 Samueljames
The given name Samueljames is a composite name derived from two distinct components: Samuel and James. It originates from the Hebrew and English languages, respectively.
Samuel is a Hebrew name that has its roots in the Old Testament. It is derived from the Hebrew words "Shemuel" or "Shmu'el," which translate to "name of God" or "God has heard." The name first appeared in the biblical Book of Samuel, referring to the prophet Samuel who played a pivotal role in the transition from the period of Judges to the establishment of the monarchy in ancient Israel.
James, on the other hand, is an English name derived from the Hebrew name "Jacob." It gained popularity in the English-speaking world due to its association with two apostles in the New Testament: James, the son of Zebedee, and James, the son of Alphaeus. The name James has been widely used in various forms across cultures, including Jacobus in Latin, Jaime in Spanish, and Jacques in French.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Samuel was the biblical prophet Samuel, who lived around the 11th century BCE. He was instrumental in anointing both Saul and David as kings of Israel. Another notable figure was Samuel Morse (1791-1872), the American inventor and artist who co-developed the Morse code for telegraphic communication.
In the case of James, there are numerous historical figures throughout the centuries. One of the most prominent was James I of England and VI of Scotland (1566-1625), who ruled from 1603 to 1625 and oversaw the translation of the King James Bible. Another notable individual was James Madison (1751-1836), the fourth President of the United States and one of the Founding Fathers.
Other influential figures with the name Samuel or James include Samuel Johnson (1709-1784), the English writer and literary critic; James Watt (1736-1819), the Scottish inventor and mechanical engineer; and James Joyce (1882-1941), the renowned Irish novelist and poet.
While the combination of Samuel and James into a single given name is relatively uncommon, it reflects the cultural diversity and blending of traditions that have shaped naming practices throughout history.
People
Samueljames + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Samueljames as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Samueljames: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Samueljames?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Samueljames 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 Samueljames a common name?
We classify Samueljames 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 Samueljames most popular?
The single biggest year for Samueljames was 2019, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Samueljames is about 7 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 Samueljames in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Samueljames a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Samueljames 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 Samueljames still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Samueljames 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 Samueljames 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 Americans are named Samueljames?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Samueljames on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.