At a glance
- In short
- Samul is an English male name, a variation of Samuel.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1971 (#4,907)
- Babies in 1971
- 5 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #943 in 1882
- First recorded
- 1882
Meaning of Samul
Samul is a male name with origins in English. The name Samul is a variation of the more commonly known name Samuel. In terms of popularity, Samul has had varying levels of usage throughout the years in the United States. It first appeared on record in 1882, ranking at number 943. Over the years, its popularity fluctuated, but it consistently remained in use. Notably, it reached its peak in popularity during the mid-20th century, particularly in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Despite not being as common now, Samul still holds historical significance and can be a unique choice for parents looking for an alternative to the more traditional Samuel.
How to pronounce Samul
English
- Pronounced SAM-yool /ˈsæm.juːl/
Popularity of Samul in the U.S.
Samul was last recorded in the U.S. in 1971, ranked #4,907 with 5 babies. It peaked at #943 in 1882. It first appears in the records in 1882.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1882–1971 31 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 5 | 4,907 | back (not recorded in 1960–1970) |
| 1959 | 6 | 3,619 | back (not recorded in 1958) |
| 1957 | 6 | 3,552 | back (not recorded in 1951–1956) |
| 1950 | 6 | 3,329 | ▲ 361 |
| 1949 | 5 | 3,690 | ▼ 22 |
| 1948 | 5 | 3,668 | ▲ 65 |
| 1947 | 5 | 3,733 | back (not recorded in 1943–1946) |
| 1942 | 7 | 2,940 | ▲ 565 |
| 1941 | 5 | 3,505 | ▼ 375 |
| 1940 | 6 | 3,130 | back (not recorded in 1939) |
| 1938 | 7 | 2,868 | back (not recorded in 1937) |
| 1936 | 5 | 3,549 | ▼ 1,020 |
| 1935 | 9 | 2,529 | ▲ 213 |
| 1934 | 8 | 2,742 | ▲ 900 |
| 1933 | 5 | 3,642 | ▼ 793 |
| 1932 | 8 | 2,849 | back (not recorded in 1931) |
| 1930 | 9 | 2,781 | ▲ 466 |
| 1929 | 7 | 3,247 | ▼ 171 |
| 1928 | 8 | 3,076 | ▲ 1,134 |
| 1927 | 5 | 4,210 | ▼ 1,908 |
| 1926 | 13 | 2,302 | ▲ 11 |
| 1925 | 13 | 2,313 | ▲ 509 |
| 1924 | 10 | 2,822 | ▼ 208 |
| 1923 | 11 | 2,614 | ▲ 400 |
| 1922 | 9 | 3,014 | ▼ 210 |
| 1921 | 10 | 2,804 | ▲ 163 |
| 1920 | 9 | 2,967 | back (not recorded in 1919) |
| 1918 | 8 | 3,096 | ▲ 449 |
| 1917 | 6 | 3,545 | back (not recorded in 1916) |
| 1915 | 5 | 3,825 | back (not recorded in 1883–1914) |
| 1882 | 5 | 943 | new |