Sammy

Sammy - A very unique male name

Sammy appeared on the charts for the first time in 1914 on position #1283. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Sammy and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Sammy? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Sammy. The baby boy name Sammy was given to 39 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1894 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 37,597 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Sammy peaked in popularity 80 years ago in 1946 on position 170.

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Sammy is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Sammy is currently topping the baby name charts in Missouri at position #856 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,050.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Sammy is where you live.

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Sammy origin and meaning

Diminutive of Samuel

A pet form of Samuel — Hebrew Shemuel, traditionally 'God has heard' or 'name of God,' with the exact derivation disputed

Sammy is the familiar diminutive of Samuel, used as a full name in the US since 1914 and peaking in 1947. Samuel's own Hebrew derivation is debated by scholars, so the gloss is given as traditional, not settled.

Origin uncertain

Sammy is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Sammy, pop culture references for the name Sammy and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Sammy

We've found the following names that sound similar to Sammy, sorted by popularity.

Sean / Shawn / Shane / Sam / Shaun / Simon / Shannon / Sammie / Sonny / Shayne /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Sammy

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Sammy a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Sammy?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

SAM-ee · /ˈsæmi/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Sam — The shorter form of Samuel, a separate established name
• Sammie — Respelling with an ie ending

Nicknames: Sam

Famous bearers

• Sammy Davis Jr. — American singer, dancer and entertainer (1925–1990) Historical

Style

Nickname nameClassic

Why parents choose it

A friendly, show-business-flavoured nickname name that has been a legal name in its own right for a century.

Worth knowing

• Many will assume it is short for Samuel even when it is the full name