Overview
people
Sample Size
93,544
Gender Distribution
Male:
72.1%
Female:
27.9%
Origin and Meaning
Origin
short form of Samuel or Samantha
Meaning
The name Sam is primarily used as a short form of the names Samuel or Samantha. Samuel is a Hebrew name meaning 'asked of God' and is often associated with the biblical figure who served as a prophet and judge of Israel. Samantha is an English name of uncertain origin, but is typically interpreted as meaning 'listener'. The name Sam is commonly used by males in Canada.
Geographic Distribution
This name appears in the following countries, sorted by popularity:
GB
18,317 samples
78%
US
13,872 samples
98%
FR
12,155 samples
79%
IN
4,688 samples
97%
DZ
2,281 samples
72%
BE
2,070 samples
86%
DE
1,855 samples
86%
SA
1,838 samples
90%
NG
1,681 samples
98%
NL
1,460 samples
70%
ES
1,422 samples
82%
MY
1,374 samples
91%
AU
1,360 samples
89%
IT
1,279 samples
82%
CN
1,202 samples
95%
MA
1,183 samples
70%
LB
1,122 samples
95%
AE
1,100 samples
95%
CA
1,085 samples
81%
ZA
1,025 samples
75%
+ 80 more countries
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